Inhospitable Kinsfolk

I took my journey o'er the wilds,
Where throve the foul Ailantus tree.
As thou hadst married kin of mine
I thought to go and stay with thee.
But since thou thought'st the cost too great,
Back came I to my clan and State.

I took my journey o'er the wilds,
And gathered sorrel by the way.
As thou hadst married kin of mine,
I thought some nights with thee to stay.
But since the cost thou canst not bear,
Back homewards I again repair.

I took my journey o'er the wilds,
Plucking the pokeweed as I went.
Ah, thou forgettest the old ties,
Now on a new alliance bent.
E'en if not wealth thy object be,
'Tis all the same — thou'rt changed to me.