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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GEORGE WASHINGTON, by MARYANN WEEKS ELLIS
First Line: First in war was he
Last Line: His valiant deeds will ever recall.
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)
First Line: First in war was he
Last Line: His valiant deeds will ever recall.
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)
"First in war" was he,
A soldier and a friend.
A people's freedom was his field,
Which loyally he did defend.
"First in peace" was he,
A leader tested and tried.
A new-born nation was his realm
Which wisely he did guide.
"First in their hearts" was he --
Brave hearts of his countrymen,
Who happy now, from bondage free,
Most gratefully did adore him.
"Father of his country," is he,
Honored and revered by all,
Whose name down through the ages
His valiant deeds will ever recall.
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