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'Tis not my home—he made it home With earnest love and care; How can it be my own dear home, And he no longer there?

I asked to meet my father's eyes, But they were closed for me; My father, would that I were laid In the dark grave with thee.

Where shall I look for constant love, To answer unto mine? Others have many kindred hearts, But I had only thine.