The Dying Chauffeur Lyrics

The freed dove flew to the Rajah's tower— Fled from the slaughter of Moslem kings— And the thorns have covered the city of Gaur. Dove—dove—oh, homing dove! Little white...Read Full Lyrics

If wars were won by feasting, Or victory by song, Or safety found in sleeping sound, How England would be strong! But honour and dominion Are not maintainéd so, They're only...Read Full Lyrics

We have no heart for the fishing, we have no hand for the oar — All that our fathers taught us of old pleases us now no more; All that our own hearts bid us believe we doubt wh...Read Full Lyrics

The 'eathen in 'is blindness bows down to wood an' stone; 'E don't obey no orders unless they is 'is own; 'E keeps 'is side-arms awful: 'e leaves 'em all about, An' then comes u...Read Full Lyrics

The wind took off with the sunset-- The fog came up with the tide, When the Witch of the North took an Egg-shell With a little Blue Devil inside. "Sink," she said, "or swim," s...Read Full Lyrics

Above the portico a flag-staff, bearing the Union Jack, Remained fluttering in the flames for some time, but ultimately When it fell the crowds rent the air with shouts, And see...Read Full Lyrics

After the fight at Otterburn, Before the ravens came, The Witch-wife rode across the fern And spoke Earl Percy's name. 'Stand up-stand up, Northumberland! I bid you answer t...Read Full Lyrics

Youth that trafficked long with Death, And to second life returns, Squanders little time or breath On his fellow--man's concerns. Earned peace is all he asks To fulfill his br...Read Full Lyrics

Love and Death once ceased their strife At the Tavern of Man's Life. Called for wine, and threw -- alas! -- Each his quiver on the grass. When the bout was o'er they found Min...Read Full Lyrics

Now the new year reviving old desires, The restless soul to open sea aspires, Where the Blue Peter flickers from the fore, And the grimed stoker feeds the engine-fires. Coupons...Read Full Lyrics