Fair maiden walking by my side
together we chatter I cannot hide
our feelings of love my miss Jane
from blushing it is hard to refrain
sunny strolling on a path of stone
the two of us are happy alone.
Cherished hours united we share
the time is short both are aware
soon I must return to the war
a chance I may return no more
my king and country I am loyal
to protect our liberty and our soil.
Fair maiden here with you I pray
to be back for our wedding day
if this is not truly meant to be
my love this day remember me
not in a mud filled putrid trench
with comrades and human stench!
Never forget those lives cut short
freedom for all is why we fought!
The Foureyed Poet.