SOMEWHERE.
Somewhere a woman, in her firm, sweet way, Faces the future bravely for your sake; Toils on from dawn to dark, from day to day, Fights back her tears, nor heeds the bitter ache; She loves you, trusts you, breathes in prayer your name; Soil not her faith in you, by sin or shame. Somewhere a woman—mother, sweetheart, wife, Waits betwixt hopes and fears, for your return. Her kiss, her words, will haunt you in the strife, W hen death itself confronts you, grim and stern ; But let her image all your reverence claim, While base temptations scorch you with their llame. Somewhere a woman watches, thrill’d with pride. Shrined in her heart, vou share a place with none; She toils, she waits, she prays, till side by side Vou stand together when the battle’s done; O, keep for her dear sake a stainless name, Brino back to her a manhood free from shame !
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White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 266, 18 August 1917, Page 14
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155SOMEWHERE. White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 266, 18 August 1917, Page 14
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