A Troilet

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A Troilet

Weak and faltering, drifting by,
I pray Thee, Lord, take Thou the helm ;
No captain of my soul am I,
Weak and faltering, drifting by !
I do not ask Thee, Whither ? Why ?
Nor urge for tearless, peaceful realm ;
Weak and faltering, drifting by,
I pray Thee, Lord, take Thou the helm !

Title: A Troilet
Identifier: greatwar_kerrdaubs029

Item sets: War Daubs: Poems

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