I received this message about one of my songs on bandcamp: Subject: Rematriation of land in Belchertown Adam.... you new song about the North Quabbin got me thinking that you might write a song about the proposal by a local group to rematriate (land back) 430 in Belchertown to the Nipmuc people.  For details see: https://www.lampsonbrook-landback.org/  Thanks for the song you wrote about Jeffrey Amherst based on my Amherst Indy article! --- John Gerber Write the lyrics to the song John recommends and give it the following title "Nipmuc Rematriated" 

Verse 1

In the heart of Belchertown, where the rivers meet the sky,

Lies a patch of earth where our ancestors lie.

Through the forests and the fields, their spirits still remain,

Calling us to honor them, to heal the land again.



Chorus

Return the soil, return the seed,

To the hands that once did lead.

Nipmuc hearts, strong and true,

Rematriate what was taken from you.



Verse 2

The farm stands silent, waiting for the day,

When the Nipmuc return to show the way.

With agri-hoods and kitchens shared,

A future built on love and care.



Chorus

Return the soil, return the seed,

To the hands that once did lead.

Nipmuc hearts, strong and true,

Rematriate what was taken from you.



Bridge

Through legislation and community voice,

The land returns, we make the choice.

To honor those who came before,

And open wide the healing door.



Chorus

Return the soil, return the seed,

To the hands that once did lead.

Nipmuc hearts, strong and true,

Rematriate what was taken from you.



Outro

So here's to the land, to the people, to the dream,

A future where we all redeem.

Nipmuc Rematriated, the circle now complete,

Together we rise, together we meet.

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