Reinhold S., a Schoolboy (1903– )

FAR, far in the east is a gaping grave,

There they bury thousands of soldiers brave

For us!

In the west the humble crosses show

Where they lie dumb in many a row

For us!

Where storms are blowing over the sea,

They gave their lives so willingly

For us!

They gave their blood, their life’s desire,

They gave it all with sacred fire

For us!

And we? We can but weep and pray

For those who bloody and trodden lay

For us!

There is no word, no way to thank

All those who suffered, those who sank

For us!