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1866–1947

“SOLDIER GOING TO THE WAR”

Richard Le Gallienne

Soldier going to the war — Will you take my heart with you, So that I may share a little In the famous things you do?

Soldier going to the war — If in battle you must fall, Will you, among all the faces, See my face the last of all?

Soldier coming from the war — Who shall bind your sunburnt brow With the laurel of the hero, Soldier, soldier — vow for vow!

Soldier coming from the war — When the street is one wide sea, Flags and streaming eyes and glory — Soldier, will you look for me?

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