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First Line: They said that fame her clarion dropped
Last Line: And gentler hearts are bared to deadlier war.
Subject(s): American Civil War; Kenesaw Mountain, Battle Of; U.s. - History


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.





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