Leave.
I meant to have a royal time When my long-looked-for furlough came; To rid my clothes of Flanders grime Would'lie my first and foremost aim. I meant to lie in shady nooks From early morn till dewy eve, I meant to read amusing books When I went home on leave. I meant to loaf; I meant to fish. My special friends I meant to see: I meant to gratitiy my wish For such things as .sausages for tea. I meant to smoke the pipe of peace, Tell tales that no one would believe: ['d dream of when the war would cea*e, When I went home on leave. "The best laid schemes of mice and men" — These words I soon recalled to mind. As soon as witk a grudging pen My four days' leave was really signed. Thin is the line 'twixt joy and care, And surelv T have cause to grieve : Each dav T filled ni> dentist's chair When 1 went home on leave. A.S., Jun.
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 104, 5 November 1915, Page 3 (Supplement)
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167Leave. Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 104, 5 November 1915, Page 3 (Supplement)
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