I never got the medal that I wanted For knocking out the enemy s position I d have attacked intrepid and undaunted Shooting and stabbing with malign precision. But all at once it seemed the war was done When them and us stood up and walked aw
Peace, Alas!
I never got the medal that I wanted
For knocking out the enemy's position
I'd have attacked intrepid and undaunted
Shooting and stabbing with malign precision.
But all at once it seemed the war was done
When them and us stood up and walked away
Although I screamed "You're cowards every one!"
Nothing I did made them decide to stay
Except that one turned round and smiled at me:
I drew my gun, aimed at his smile, and shot
- And missed! The shit waved and walked on scot-free !
And I am left to reminisce and rot
The Devil saved him: I who no longer can
Die like a hero must live like a man.
ROBERT ILSON
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