To this place of Sycamore groves and peace
where the Pottawatomie kept the fires
of the valley’s three brothers
nature owns no measure; keeps no time piece.
To these Great Lakes lands of plenty
where the Illiniwek lived in tribal unities
came the bearded and blued-eyed brothers
with structures and artifacts worth a copper penny.
To these McHenry woods of Pleasant Grove
came the family of Hass to build a home
that keeps the tools of craft and art
and the flute’s notes form from the upstairs’ alcove.
To this, House of Earl, built of wood
rises the ghosts of tribal lore
that laud the native and natural
ways to all that is sacred and good.
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