As the leaves fall in October, 



As the stream dies in the quicksands, 



As the snow melts in the sun rays, 



So the children of the open, 



Of the mountain, plain and valley, 



Brought the cattle to their kingdom. 



Copyright photo by Erwin E. Smith 

 "Fled before the conquering cattle." 



Fled before the rail and rifle, 

 Pled before the conquering cattle, 

 Farther still and ever farther 

 To the bosom of the river 

 That is bearing them forever 

 Through the land of the Hereafter. 



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