THE SEAMEN OF THE FLEET
What do we owe the tea men of the Fleet? Our wives, our thildren, all we hold most dear; Our freedom, and the freedom of the world; Who guard us while the North Sea's storms are hurled. Against them, and the bitter, driving s'cet And lurking dangers dog them all the year.
Unto their homes than us perchance more true, In the background of their thoughts by day and night; Winch they perchance for years may never view; How in the storms and blasts of winter's night Their hearts do vearn for. as a dear delight, What is a commonplace; to me and you.
When they come back, what honour i.-> too great To greet them with the love of moistened eyes, And with what love the helpful band can do! Who have been the saviours of our reeling State. The primal source of a'l our victories \nd to their country truest of the tn,c! A.Y.T.
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 191, 14 July 1916, Page 2 (Supplement)
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161THE SEAMEN OF THE FLEET Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 191, 14 July 1916, Page 2 (Supplement)
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