On tank and wall,

You’ll find the scrawl

Of the tramp’s monarka-scout.

Taint of the nomad’s blood! God, if we could

but burst

From the thrall of vags and drop our rags and

cleave to the best—not worst!

Each day on a town’s main-drag, as we’re

flaggin’ some house for prog,

The smile of a child or a maiden’s face will give