The Absent-minded Beggar

In this poignant and deeply moving poem, Rudyard Kipling pays tribute to the soldiers and civilians who served and sacrificed in the Second Boer War. Written in 1899, it captures the spirit of patriotism, bravery, and sacrifice that defined the era.
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