SundayJan 18, 2026
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John Davidson can refer to more than one person:
The war of words is done; The red-lipped cannon speak; The battle has begun. The web your speeches spun Tears and blood shall streak; The war of words is done. Smoke enshrouds the sun; Earth staggers at the shriek Of battle new begun. Poltroons and braggarts run: Woe to the poor, the meek! The war of words is done. 'And hope not now to shun The doom that dogs the weak,' Thunders every gun; 'Victory must be won.' When the red-lipped cannon speak, The war of words is done, The slaughter has begun.
The simple virtues of willingness, readiness, alertness and courtesy will carry a man farther than mere smartness.
From fear in every guise, From sloth, from love of self, By war's great sacrifice The world redeems itself.
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