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BRONZE
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They are embosomed in the sod,In still and tranquil leisure,Their lives they've cast like trifles down,To serve their country's pleasure.
Nor bugle call, nor mother's voice,Nor moody mob's unreason,Shall break their solace and reposeThrough swiftly changing season.
O graves of men who lived and diedAfar from life's high pleasures,Fold them in tenderly and warmWith manifold fond measures.

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