` <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />We are a family of nations <br />built on legend and lore <br />the sun never sets on us <br />our bounds on far-off shores <br /> <br />Our heritage ancient and rich <br />nestled in values just and pure <br />from Arthur's chivalrous table round <br />to all the lands of earth secure <br /> <br />This War was great and at much cost <br />it changed our world and how we live <br />we fought for freedom, side by side <br />for future gains our lives did give <br /> <br />Our sacrifice transformed us all <br />and forged a new identity <br />Empire no longer subservience <br />but for brotherhood and equality <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />`<br /><br />Frederick Kesner<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-last-soldiers-of-empire/
