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Messrs Bat and Ball

By Norman Gale

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[In despite of many thousands]

In despite of many thousands
Of your General Unnervers,
Daddy Time, including Kickers,
Lobs, and meteoric Swervers,
All the stumps as yet are standing
Of my long-defended wicket,
And I'm here to hum a ballad
Gay with memories of Cricket.