I watched the Captains A-riding, riding Down the years; The men of mystic grip Of soul, a-riding Between a hedge of spears. I saw their banners A-floating, floating Over all, Till each of them had passed, And Christ came riding A donkey lean and small. I watched the Captains A-turning, staring, Proud and set, At Christ a-riding there— So calmly riding The Road men can't forget. I watched the Captains Dismounting, waiting— None now led— The Captains bowing low! The Caesars waiting! While Christ rode on ahead. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE IMPERCIPIENT (AT A CATHEDRAL SERVICE) by THOMAS HARDY UPON JULIA'S BREASTS by ROBERT HERRICK HORATIUS [AT THE BRIDGE], FR. LAYS OF ANCIENT ROME by THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY H. SACRAMENT by JOSEPH BEAUMONT GOD AND HIS MARTYRS by CHAIM NACHMAN BIALIK |