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Not optimists who smugly smile
And preach that in a little while
The clouds will fade before the sun,
But cheerful men who’ll bear a gun,
And hopeful men, of courage stout,
Who’ll see disaster round about
And yet will keep their faith, and fight,
And gain the victory for right.
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The Soldier Homeward Bound
Home to the folks with tender eyes,
Home to the old, familiar skies
And the mother smile and the gentle hand,
Home once more to my native land—
What sweeter song can a soldier sing
After the battle’s thundering?
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