“Cover them over with beautiful flowers, Deck them with garlands, those brothers of ours, Lying so silent by night and by day Sleeping the years of their manhood away. Give them the meed they have won in the past; Give them the honors their future forcast; Give them the chaplets they won in the strife; Give them the laurels they lost with their life.”
This book delves into the rich tapestry of traditional stories and legends that have been passed down through generations in farming communities. more
Will Carleton, an American poet, was born on October 21, 1845, and died on December 18, 1912. His poetry focused on rural life, natural landscapes, and moral teachings, which were well-received by readers. more
“They fell, but o'er their glorious grave Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.”
“Crime in full glory consolidates authority by the sacred fear it inspires.”
“Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er.”