The Anglais They Say
            in the voice of Louis Riel

The anglais they say
I am crazy
the francophone       and the Metis.

But you old man
Why       do you smile?

Because you are gifted, Louis.
with second sight       like me.

But you       are not a man.
They       do not perceive
you       as such.
You       are a savage
who drifts
      over crosses
and churches
      and votive candles.

Louis learn to use this gift.
Smoke your pipe and wear your sash.

If I am gifted
      as you say

Why?
      do you       allow me
      to suffer?

Why?
      do you turn       into silent
      wings
      that disappear
      in the night?

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