Mrs. A. E. Hawkins sings of “The March of Life” in these lines:
Sometimes the order comes to “Forward march!”
And falling into line my step I keep
Beside my comrades, o’er the toilsome road,
Nor think of rest or sleep.
Then suddenly the order comes to “Halt!”
And steadily I plant my feet and stand,
I know not why or wherefore--I can trust
The Captain in command.
* * * * *
But suddenly the bugle sounds, “To arms!”
I gird my armor on, and join the fray,
Following my Leader through the battle-smoke
Until we win the day.
For well I know that, march and battle o’er,
Will come the great Commander’s grand review,
And then the lights of home, and the reunion
Of loyal hearts and true.
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