Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHERE'ER YOU ARE, by HENRY CHAPPELL First Line: When the pale stars glimmer o'er the battlefield Last Line: And bring you safely home. Subject(s): Farewell; Love; Navy - United States; War; Parting; American Navy | ||||||||
1 WHEN the pale stars glimmer o'er the battlefield And the guns' deep thunder dies away, Angel fingers close the weary eyes And soothe the terrors of the day. Not of the battle's strife they're dreaming 'Neath the pale and misty light, But the touch of a hand and voices calling From the homeland echo thro' the night. 2 Where the great grey watchdogs of our Navy ride O'er the northern waters dark and cold, Eyes released from weary vigil close And dreams bring back the days of old. Voice of the wind and waves is blended With the music soft and low Of dear ones singing in the homeland cottage By the firelight's red and cheery glow. Refrain Where'er you are to-night, dear, By the shot-torn field or main, Our love we send you, and may God defend you Thro' the battle's bitter strife and pain. There's many a heart at home that's yearning For loved ones o'er the foam; God keep you always in his care And bring you safely home. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...READING MY POEMS FROM WORLD WAR II by WILLIAM MEREDITH WHEN THE GREAT GRAY SHIPS COME IN [AUGUST 20, 1898] by GUY WETMORE CARRYL TOM BOWLING ['S EPITAPH] by CHARLES DIBDIN HOW WE BURNED THE 'PHILADELPHIA' by BARRETT EASTMAN BARNEY'S INVITATION by PHILIP FRENEAU ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY OF PAUL JONES by PHILIP FRENEAU THE YANKEE PRIVATEER by ARTHUR HALE OLD IRONSIDES by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES THE BATTLE OF THE KEGS by FRANCIS HOPKINSON |
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