KOSSOVO DAY

From this sweet nest of peace and summer blue—

England in June—a sea-bird’s nest indeed

Guarded of waves, and hid by the sea-weed

From envious hunter’s eye, we send to you

Our flying thoughts and prayers, our treasure too,

Poor though it be to bandage wounds that bleed

For country dear beloved. There the seed

Of homely loves and occupations grew

To wither in the flame of godless might