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Maurice Baring

Maurice Baring, “August 1918 (In a French Village)”

August 1918 (In a French Village) I hear the tinkling of a cattle bell, In the broad stillness of the afternoon; High in the cloudless haze the harvest moon Is pallid as the phantom of a shell. A girl is … Continue reading

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Maurice Baring, “In Memoriam A.H.”

In Memoriam A.H. The wind had blown away the rain That all day long had soaked the level plain. Against the horizon’s fiery wrack, The sheds loomed black. And higher, in their tumultuous concourse met, The streaming clouds, shot-riddled banners, … Continue reading

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Maurice Baring, “Julian Grenfell”

Julian Grenfell Because of you we will be glad and gay, Remembering you, we will be brave and strong; And hail the advent of each dangerous day, And meet the last adventure with a song. And, as you proudly gave … Continue reading

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