A. P. Bowen, Sgt., R.T.O.

THE LILY

The lily sadly drooped her head;

“My France is bowed in grief!” she said.

“Must I live on to satisfy

The conquering Teuton’s lustful eye?

Lord, let me wither!

Let me die!”

The lily proudly raised her head;

“My France is free once more!” she said.