Roman wall blues

       Over the heather the wet wind blows,
       I've lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose.

       The rain comes pattering out of the sky,
       I'm a Wall soldier, I don't know why.

       The mist creeps over the hard grey stone,
       My girl's in Tungria; I sleep alone.

       Aulus goes hanging around her place,
       I don't like his manners, I don't like his face.

       Piso's a Christian, he worships a fish;
       There'd be no kissing if he had his wish.

       She gave me a ring but I diced it away;
       I want my girl and I want my pay.

       When I'm a veteran with only one eye
       I shall do nothing but look at the sky.


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