Bohemian legends and other poems/Song of a Soldier

SONG OF A SOLDIER.

 

Very soon ended the dream of my life—
⁠Yesterday I galloped gladly,
⁠To-day my heart’s Blood rushes madly,
To-morrow I sleep in death,
To-morrow I sleep in death.
⁠Tra, la, la, la.

Your boyhood and youth have ended too soon;
⁠You had a soldier’s brow of pride,
⁠And your cheeks were like the roses dyed;
They have faded now, alas!
They have faded now, alas!
⁠Tra, la, la, la.

Know no fear let the will of God be done;
⁠Write about me a warrior’s song,
⁠That I was brave and did no wrong;
I die gladly for my land,
I die gladly for my land.
⁠Tra, la, la, la.