An Extract of Reflection

The meanderings of a muddled mind

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Burial at Sea

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From his room to the deck they brought him drest — For his funeral rites, at his own request, With his boots and stock and garments on...
Wednesday, 20 February 2019

A Visit to Belgium (1919)

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MANY TOWNS A MASS OF RUINS The worthy Editor of "The Witness" has asked me to give some of my experiences of my recent visit...
Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Sunset on the Sea

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The shadows of eve were falling,    and coldly the night wind blew; The sky was a dusky crimson    that faded to smoky blue; And t...
Wednesday, 2 January 2019

Universal Peace

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"Ah! when shall all men’s good  Be each man’s rule, and universal peace  Lie like a shaft of light across the land?"  — Ten...
Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Christmas 1918

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'Neath the shining of the Star, Peace hath broken her treasure jar, Spread her gracious gifts afar. From the darkness comes the ...
Sunday, 16 December 2018

The Spirit of the Province (1917)

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Reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of the “Morning Post.” Foreword. The Empire’s Honour is the Honour of its Mighty Dead. This...
Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Knocklayd by Moonlight

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The silver moon is shining     On far Knocklayd; And the night dew glistens     On leaf and blade. A white mist is passing     Acr...
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