February Poem of the Month: I have joined this little army

I have joined this little army
In the hour of Britain’s need,
For to gather in the harvest,
And to help sow the seed.

I have joined this little army
‘Cos I know I’m needed “there”
To prevent the grains of wheat
From being choked up by tare.

I just joined this splendid army,
When I thought of our brave lads;
For the Army’s taken farmers’ sons,
The same as “undergrads.”

And I wouldn’t give it up now-
At least, while the war is on
‘Cos the outdoor life is healthy,
And I love the work- très bon!

“BIM”

Published in The Landswoman, July 1918, p.153.