Ever with kindness keeping within thy memory,

That every written sentiment, is a living part of me.

Written at “Stagsden,”
Bournemouth, 1915.


TO BRIDGET.

“CARMEN TRISTIS.”

How can I sing a song, love, when my heart is full of woe?

Grief that is hard to bear, love; grief that is gnawing and slow

Crimson rimmed are my eyes, love; bitter my soul within;