Easter, 1916 I have met them at close of day Coming with vivid faces From counter or desk… Easter, 1916 I have met them at close of day Coming with vivid faces From counter or desk among grey Eighteenth-century houses I have passed with a nod of the head Or polite meaningless words, Or have lingered awhile and said Polite meaningless words, And thought before I had done Of a mocking tale or a gibe To please a companion Around the fire at the club, Being certain that they and I But…