A Late Volunteer

I’m going to volunteer, that’s all,

     I am;

‘Tis not my noble country’s call;

     Not Sam.

Poor Will went to the Philippines,

     And fell;

A vacancy at home, that means –

     Ah, well!

He left a maiden fair, – poor Will –

     Sweet Grace;

I’m going to volunteer to fill

     Will’s place!

Aug. 21, ‘98