Storm-rent and battle-torn, smoke-stained and grey:
The Banners of England—and how could I stay!
O England, I heard the cry of those who died for thee,
Sounding like an organ voice across the winter sea;
They lived and died for England, and gladly went their way:
England, O England—how could I stay!
Pte. J. D. Burns, A.I.F.
(Killed in action, Gallipoli.)
Son of Rev. ---- Burns, late of Bairnsdale, Victoria.