Poem by Rudyard Kipling

«Epitaphs of the War». 1914-1918. 17. Native Water-Carrier (M.E.F.)

Prometheus brought down fire to men,
    This brought up water. 
The Gods are jealous—now, as then, 
    Giving no quarter.

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