Item 03: George R. Faulkner war diary, 6 July 1916-17 November 1916 - Page 145
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[Page 145]
I've always wished to see the world, I ad no chanst 'before
Nor I don't suppose I should ave, if there and't been no war
I used to read the tourists books, the shipping news also.
An I ad the chance of going, so I couldn't help but go,
We ad a spell in Egypt, first before we moved along,
Across the way to Suvla where we got it & strong
We had no drink when we was dry, no rest when we was tired
But I've seen the pyramids an Spinks which I had oft desired.
I've seen them little islands too, I couldn't say their names
An Towns as white as washing day & mountains spouting flame
I've seen the sun come lonely up on miles & miles o' sea,
Why folks have paid a undred pounds, an seen no more than me.
I always wished to see the world, I'm fond of life & change
But a bullet got me in the leg an this is passin' strange
That when old Englands shore all wrapped in mist & rain'
Why its worth the bundle to be coming home again.
When we recall fond memorys dear
Which cling to us from year to year
Of by gone days, in lands afar,
Those memories sweet how dear they are Remembrance.