Author Katharine Lee Bates Conscript Song We're chosen for Alfonsito; We serve the Little King. We care not one mosquito For what the years may bring. How steel and powder please us, We'll tell you bye and bye. Give us a good death, Jesus, If we go forth to die. Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments