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?
Seven Songs for Uncle Louis : Louis Told Me in the voice of Evelina, Louis' betrothed
His Bundle
