THE BETTLEFIELD.
Around no fire the soldiers Bleep tonight, But lie a-wearied on the icebound field, "With cloaks wrapt round their sleeping forms, to shield Them from the northern winds. Ero comes the light Of znorn brave men must arm, stern foes to fieht. The sentry stands, his limbs with cold concealed, His a-nod with sleep; he cannot yi£ld, Though sleep and snow in deadly force nnitfi. Amnns the sleepers lies the boy awake, And wide eyed plans brave glories that transcend The deeds of heroes dead ; t then dreams o'ertako Kis t'red out brain, and lofty fancieg blend To one grand theme, and through all barriers break To guard from hurt his faithful sleeping friend. —Sydney Oswald. Major, King's Royal Rifle Corps. •
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11763, 29 July 1916, Page 8
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123THE BETTLEFIELD. Star (Christchurch), Issue 11763, 29 July 1916, Page 8
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