Classic and Contemporary Poetry
JASPER AT FORT MOULTRIE, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poet's Biography First Line: I'm only a sergeant!' jasper said Last Line: All honor and praise to you! Subject(s): American Revolution; Courage; Flags - United States; Patriotism; Valor; Bravery; American Flag | ||||||||
"I'm only a sergeant!" Jasper said, "Not fit to go ahead In the company of officers; I'm only a sergeant!" he said, When to him a commission was offered, Giving lieutenant's rank For the deed of bravery he had done, -- Not 'mid bayonet's clash and clank, But 'mid a terrific shower of shot And shell from the enemy's side; He leaper o'er the bulwark and back again And our flag securely tied To a sponge staff that was lying near, And hoisted it again Courageously and bravely In the self-same place ir had been, Ere from its lofty position, Shattered by shot and shell, Over the fort impregnable Of palmetto logs it fell. All honor to you brave Jasper! We love and cherish your name For your act of patriotism Which was not done for fame; But just for love of your country, With patriotism true, You braved your life for her colors, -- All honor and praise to you! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE FLAG GOES BY by HENRY HOLCOMB BENNETT THE AMERICAN FLAG by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE THE CALL TO THE COLORS by ARTHUR GUITERMAN BETSY'S BATTLE FLAG by MINNA IRVING THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG by ANNIE CHAMBERS KETCHUM THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER by FRANCIS SCOTT KEY THE CONQUERED BANNER by ABRAM JOSEPH RYAN FANCIES AT NAVESINK: 6 by WALT WHITMAN A GOOD-BYE by EFFIE WALLER SMITH |
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