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THE SHAMROCK IN SOUTH AFRICA
Is set apart, and never again
Shall human eyes the shamrock see
Without a thought of the heroes slain
Whose splendid loyalty,
Stronger than ancient hate or wrong,
Sublimed them 'midst the battle's hell,—
A tidal wave
From the souls of the brave,
That made them deathless as they fell!
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