On Sherman's Men

They said that Fame her clarion dropped

Because great deeds were done no more —

That even Duty knew no shining ends,

And Glory —‘ twas a fallen star!

But battle can heroes and bards restore.

Nay, look at Kenesaw:

Perils the mailed ones never knew

Are lightly braved by the ragged coats of blue,

And gentler hearts are bared to deadlier war.