Here you will find the Poem The New Crusade of poet Katharine Lee Bates
LIFE is a trifle; Honor is all; Shoulder the rifle; Answer the call. 'A nation of traders'! We'll show what we are, Freedom's crusaders Who war against war. Battle is tragic; Battle shall cease; Ours is the magic Mission of Peace. 'A nation of traders'! We'll show what we are, Freedom's crusaders Who war against war. Gladly we barter Gold of our youth For Liberty's charter Blood-sealed in truth. 'A nation of traders'! We'll show what we are, Freedom's crusaders Who war against war. Sons of the granite, Strong be our stroke, Making this planet Safe for the folk. 'A nation of traders'! We'll show what we are, Freedom's crusaders Who war against war. Life is but passion, Sunshine on dew. Forward to fashion The old world anew! 'A nation of traders'! We'll show what we are, Freedom's crusaders Who war against war.
