440 RUDYARD KIPLING'S VERSE
EPITAPHS OF THE WAR
"EQUALITY OF SACRIFICE"
A. "I was a Have.'" B. "I was a "have-not.'"
(Together.} "What hast thou given which I gave not?"
A SERVANT
We were together since the War began. He was my servant and the better man.
A SON
My son was killed while laughing at some jest. I would I
knew What it was, and it might serve me in a time when jests are
few.
AN ONLY SON
I have slain none except my Mother. She (Blessing her slayer) died of grief for me.
EX-CLERK
Pity not! The Army gave Freedom to a timid slave: In which Freedom did he find Strength of body, will, and mind: By which strength he came to prove Mirth, Companionship, and Love: For which Love to Death he went: In which Death he lies content.
THE WONDER
Body and Spirit I surrendered whole
To harsh Instructors and received a soul . . .
