SEVEN DAYS' LEAVE.
As fin instance of oflicers' poetry, the following beautiful little poem may be given. It is (moled from "Songs from the Trenches," bv Captain C. W. Blackall:— Bravely acted, little lady; Bravely aeted, wife of mine Though I know your heart is aching Almost to the point of breaking, Not a word of what you're feeling, Only just a teardrop stealing. Such a splendid Utile lady. Such a splendid wife 6f min;! Bravely spoken, little lady; Bravely spoken, wile of mine, .lust a tightening of your fingers While your hand in mine still lingers; Just "Owl bless and keep you dearest. In my thoughts you're always nearest."' Such a sportsman, little lady; Such a sportsman, wife of mine! Is it fair, my little lady? Fair to you, 0 wife of mine? Seven days we two together, Then we part, perhaps for ever. (Cod! Those days, though only seven, Seemed a little glimpse of Heaven!) That's the question, little lady. Yours the answer, wife of mine.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 593, 4 January 1916, Page 6
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168SEVEN DAYS' LEAVE. Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 593, 4 January 1916, Page 6
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