THE HAPPY WARRIOR
HERE is no need for us to hate, Since peace and war must alternate; Ard there are diplomatic reasotis For fluctuations in the seasons. In Spring, when every prospect pleases, Wars ate likened to diseases: Then every spokesman will agree On universal amity. In Summer, truths can still endure The swiftly risitig temperature; But with the cooling Autumn weather Ideals and leaves all fall together. Then, as Winter cotnes, we see The hidden blight of enmity; And to confotm with newfound facts We turn to "realistic" acts. And yet be sure that no ill-will Determines those who fight to kill: All have a diplomatic reason And shoot, like gentlemen, in season.
Anton
Vogt
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 39, Issue 988, 25 July 1958, Page 19
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116THE HAPPY WARRIOR New Zealand Listener, Volume 39, Issue 988, 25 July 1958, Page 19
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