The Song of Hiawatha

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

So that none could pass beyond them.

But the fearless Hiawatha

Cried aloud, and spake in this wise,

“Let me pass my way, Kenabeek,

Let me go upon my journey!”

And they answered, hissing fiercely,

With their fiery breath made answer:

“Back, go back! O Shaugodaya!

Back to old Nokomis, Faint-heart!”

Then the angry Hiawatha