Good luck! That's all I'm saying, as you sail across the sea; <br />The best o' luck, in the parting, is the prayer you get from me. <br />May you never meet a danger that you won't come safely through, <br />May you never meet a German that can get the best of you; <br />Oh! A thousand things may happen when a fellow's at the front, <br />A thousand different mishaps, but here's hoping that they won't. <br /> <br />Good luck! That's all I'm saying, as you turn away to go, <br />Good luck and plenty of it, may it be your lot to know; <br />May you never meet rough weather, but remember if you do <br />That the folks at home are wishing that you'll all come safely through. <br />Oh! A thousand things may happen when a fellow bears the brunt <br />Of His Country's fight for glory, but I'm praying that they won't. <br /> <br />Good luck! That's all I'm saying as you're falling into line; <br />May the splendour of your service bring you everything that's fine; <br />May the fates deal kindly with you, may you never know distress, <br />And may every task you tackle end triumphant with success. <br />Oh! A thousand things may happen that with joy your life will fill; <br />You may not get all the gladness, but I'm hoping that you will.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/good-luck-18/
