Dedicated to William T. H. Morris. When William’s submarine H.M.S. Saracen was sunk in August 1943 off Corsica, he became a prisoner of war in Italy, and later, following an unsuccessful escape attempt, in Germany. Personal log books were kindly distributed to the prisoners by the Young Men’s Christian Association to provide them with a means of recording their wartime experiences. The following pages are excerpts from the log book which William kept during his captivity and are a vivid reminder of his love for his country, his freedom and most of all, his family.
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-Jerm, the Curator
“Thoughts”
“De stars all a-gwine put dey little ones to bed,
Wid dey “hush now, sing a lullaby,”
De man in de moon nod his sleepy, sleepy head,
And de sand man put a little in his eye.”
We flatter those we scarcely know,
We please the fleeting guest,
And deal full many a thoughtless blow,
To those we love the best.
Measure thy life by loss instead of gain:
Not by wine drunk, but by the wine poured forth;
For love’s strength standeth in love’s sacrifice,
And he who suffers most, has most to give.
