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Stephens, Alfred George: The Last Camp - ZaunköniG - 09.05.2012 Alfred George Stephens 1865 – 1933 Australien The Last Camp To H. C. We found him where the empty river-bed Ended his hope, and left him but to die - Alone, unwatched, without one pitying sigh To ease his parting; so his soul was sped. And yet - it seemed so strange - his pillowed head Lay quietly at rest, fronting the sky; His mouth was smiling still, his brow held high; Almost a man he looked, lying there dead. The sun had burned him, storms had beaten him, This nameless, ageless wanderer, who threw His load of troubles down, willing to cease. Since life had turned to him a face so grim He smiled at death with the last breath he drew. Grievous his struggle, but how grand his peace. |