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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GENERAL MERCER AT PRINCETON, by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT First Line: Here mercer fell, with bayonet-pierced breast Last Line: And kindle in men's hearts the heroic flame. Subject(s): American Revolution; Generals; Princeton, Battle Of (1777) | |||
Here Mercer fell, with bayonet-pierced breast, Facing his country's foes upon the field, Scorning to cry for quarter or to yield, Though single-handed left and sore oppressed. He, at his chosen country's high behest, Was set to be a leader and to shield Her threatened life -- with his heart's blood he sealed That trust, nor faltered till he sank to rest. Mourn not for him; say not untimely death Snatched him from fame ere we could know his worth And hid the luster of a glorious name; Such souls go forth, when fails their vital breath, To shine as beacons through the mists of earth And kindle in men's hearts the heroic flame. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A BALLAD OF PRINCETON BATTLE by HENRY VAN DYKE TRENTON AND PRINCETON by ANONYMOUS IN A WHEAT FIELD by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT LIGHT-HORSE HARRY AT PAULUS HOOK by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT PARSON CALDWELL OF SPRINGFIELD by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT THE WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT QUEST by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON CHAMBER MUSIC: 8 by JAMES JOYCE ON THE BALCONY by PAUL VERLAINE |
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