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 440 RUDYARD KIPLING'S VERSE

EPITAPHS OF THE WAR

"EQUALITY OF SACRIFICE"

A. "I was a Have.'" B. "I was a "have-not.'"

(Together.} "What hast thou given which I gave not?"

A SERVANT

We were together since the War began. He was my servant and the better man.

A SON

My son was killed while laughing at some jest. I would I

knew What it was, and it might serve me in a time when jests are

few.

AN ONLY SON

I have slain none except my Mother. She (Blessing her slayer) died of grief for me.

EX-CLERK

Pity not! The Army gave Freedom to a timid slave: In which Freedom did he find Strength of body, will, and mind: By which strength he came to prove Mirth, Companionship, and Love: For which Love to Death he went: In which Death he lies content.

THE WONDER

Body and Spirit I surrendered whole

To harsh Instructors and received a soul. ..