F. W. Harvey

Frederick William Harvey DCM (26 March 1888 – 13 February 1957), often known as Will Harvey, was an English poet, broadcaster and solicitor. His poetry became widely popular during and after the First World War.

Quotes

• Yet hath he loved the vision of this world,
    And found it good.
  • "F. W. H. (A Portrait)", st. 3, in A Gloucestershire Lad at Home and Abroad (1917)

• From troubles of the world
  I turn to ducks,
  Beautiful comical things.
  • "Ducks", st. 1, in Ducks, and Other Verses (1919)