Heroes Of The "Titanic"

Honour the brave who sleep Where the lost "Titanic" lies, The men who knew what a man must do When he looks Death in the eyes.

"Women and children first,"-- Ah, strong and tender cry! The sons whom women had borne and nursed, Remembered,--and dared to die.

The boats crept off in the dark: The great ship groaned: and then,-- O stars of the night, who saw that sight, Bear witness, These were men!

November 9, 1912.