We have lived till these times, brother, <br />We who lived in this; <br />We have not grown old together, <br />Soon our lives must close – <br />Rewi’s first! For I am dying <br />Ere I got where all is true <br />From my heart a wish is flying – <br />This is my great word to you: <br /> <br />Mine to you and those who love us – <br />Be they white or brown – <br />Let there be one stone above is <br />When they’ve laid us down; <br />Let us rest together, brother, <br />When our gods recall us two. <br />Grant my wish – I have no other: <br />This is my great word to you. <br /> <br />Let there be one stone above us, <br />Standing for a sign: <br />On one side your name be written <br />On the other mine. <br />In my heart your name is lying; <br />We shall meet where all is true – <br />From y heart this wish is flying <br />This is my great word to you.<br /><br />Henry Lawson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/rewi-to-grey-the-old-maori-chief-s-last-message/
