Over Here

by Edgar A. Guest

When this cruel test is over and the boys come back from France

I'd not have them say I hindered for a moment their advance;

That they found their duty harder than 'twas needful it should be

Because of the complaining of a lot of men like me.

Though I'll win no hero's medals and deserve no wild applause,

I want to be of service, not a hindrance to the cause.

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The Call

Some will heed the call to arms,

But all must heed the call to grit;