Charles Sorley

thumb| Captain Charles Hamilton Sorley (19 May 1895 – 13 October 1915) was a Scottish British Army officer and war poet who fought in the First World War. He was killed in action during the Battle of Loos in October 1915. Quotes We have the evil spirits tooThat shake our soul with battle-din.But we have an eviller spirit than you,We have a dumb spirit within:The exceeding bitter agonyBut not the exceeding bitter cry. "To Poets", in Marlborough, &c. (1916), p. 45 We swing ungirded hips,And lightened are our eyes.The rain is on our lips,We do not run for prize. "The Song of the Ungirt Runners", in Marlborough, &c. (1916), p. 40 And we run because we like itThrough the broad bright land. "The Song of the Ungirt Runners", in Marlborough, &c. (1916), p. 41 External links Category:Poets from Scotland Category:1895 births Category:1915 deaths