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SITE SOURCE: Mrs D. Clarke - Folklore Unit written by written by Will Godwin and Leo Dryden around 1890
The Miner's Dream of HomeIt is ten weary years since I left England's shore,In a far distant Country to roam. How I long to return to my own native land, To my friends and the old folks at home! Last night, as I slumbered, I had a strange dream, One that seemed to bring distant friends near, - I dreamt of Old England, the land of my birth, To the heart of her sons ever dear! Refrain: I saw the old homestead and faces I love - I saw England's valleys and dells; I listened with joy, as I did when a boy, To the sound of the old Village bells. The log was burning brightly, 'Twas a night that should banish all sin, For the bells were ringing the Old Year out, And the New Year in! While the joyous bells rang, swift I wended my way To the cot where I lived when a boy; And I look'd in the window - Yes! there by the fire, Sat my parents! - my heart filled with joy. The tears trickled fast down my bronzed, furrowed cheek As I gazed on my mother so dear, I knew in my heart she was raising a pray'r For the boy whom she dreamt not was near! At the door of the cottage we met face to face - 'Twas the first time for ten weary years; Soon the past was forgotten - we stood hand in hand - Father, Mother, and Wand'rer in tears. Once more in the fireplace the oaklog burns bright, And I promised no more would I roam; As I sat in the old vacant chair by the hearth, And I sang the dear song "Home, sweet Home!" Refrain - I saw the old homestead, etc. |