Thomas of the Light Heart
Owen Seaman
1861 to 1936
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He does no talking, through his hat,
Nor play what isn't cricket. There's his creed.
He'll not disgrace his sporting breed,
Facing the guns, he jokes as well
Is he down-hearted? Not at all.
He takes to fighting as a game;
And, when the chilly shadows fall
Projectile which he calls a 'Black Maria.'
He never learned them in the choir;
And yet they brace his dragging limbs
He whistles down the day-long road,
And heavier hangs the weary load,
As any Judge upon the Bench;
Do not include 'The Watch upon the Thames.'
Between the crash of shell and shell
Of holy missions; all the same
His laughter rings along the trench;
Although his choice and cherished gems
He has his faith-be sure of that;
'T is then he takes a light and airy
Although they miss the sacred fire;
He seems immensely tickled by a
His songs are not exactly hymns;
View of the tedious route to Tipperary.