'The Jester In The Trench' By Leon Gellert

 

"That just reminds me of a yarn," he said;

And everybody turned to hear his tale.

He had a thousand yarns inside his head.

They waited for him, ready with their mirth

And creeping smiles, - then suddenly turned pale,

Grew still, and gazed upon the earth.

They heard no tale. No further word was said.

And with his untold fun,

Half leaning on his gun,

They left him - dead.