'Twas in the United States of America some years ago
An aged father sat at his fireside with his heart full of woe,
And talking to his neighbour, Mr Allan, about his boy Bennie
That was to be shot because found asleep doing sentinel duty.
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What a touching story! It kept me engrossed till the end. Thank God, Bennie was saved!
Soldier! Sold for war! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.