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Much I owe to the Land that grew -- / More to the Life that fed -- / But most to Allah Who gave me two / Separate sides to my head.
Much I reflect on the Good and the True / In the Faiths beneath the sun, / But most upon Allah Who gave me two / Sides to my head, not one.
Wesley's following, Calvin's flock, / White or yellow or bronze, / Shaman, Ju-ju or Angekok, / Minister, Mukamuk, Bonze --
Here is a health, my brothers, to you, / However your prayers are said, / And praised be Allah Who gave me two / Separate sides to my head!
_I_ would go without shirt or shoe, / Friend, tobacco or bread, / Sooner than lose for a minute the two / Separate sides of my head!