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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: HEROINES Matches Found: 242 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` "SIR DILBERRY DIDDLE, CAPTAIN OF MILITIA; EXCELLENT NEW SONG", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Of all the brave captains that ever were seen Last Line: "in his sleep if such dreadful destruction he makes, / what havoc, ye gods, shall we have when he wa Subject(s): Courage;great Britain - Wars With France;guns;heroism;soldiers; Valor;bravery;heroes;heroines A BALLAD OF HEROES, by HENRY AUSTIN DOBSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Because you passed, and now are not Last Line: The deeds you wrought are not in vain. Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin Subject(s): Heroism; Holidays; Memorial Day; Heroes; Heroines; Declaration Day A BALLAD OF REDHEAD'S DAY [OCTOBER 8, 1918], by RICHARD BUTLER GLAENZER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Talk of the greeks at thermopylae! Last Line: Immortal at thirty; his faith sufficed. Subject(s): Argonne, Battle Of (1918); Heroism; World War I; York, Alvin Cullum (1887-1964); Heroes; Heroines; First World War A CHILD-SAVIOUR (A TRUE STORY), by CHRISTOPHER PEARSE CRANCH Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: She stood beside the iron road Last Line: Date: november, 1882 Subject(s): Children; Girls; Heroism; Railroads; Childhood; Heroes; Heroines; Railways; Trains A HERO, by CHARLES KELLOGG FIELD Poem Text First Line: Out into the mud and the wet he goes Last Line: And whose hair is an imitation. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines A HERO OF CARACAS, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Caracas! When I think of thee Last Line: Defender of his native land. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Caracas, Venezuela; Freedom; Heroism; Spain; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines A HUMBLE HEROINE, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas at the seige of matagarda, during the peninsular war Last Line: Likewise mrs reston, whose name should be written in; letters of gold. Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Victory; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines A LAMENT, by JANE FRANCESCA WILDE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Gone from us - dead to us - he whom we worshipped so! Last Line: Where shall we seek for truth, honour, or worth? Alternate Author Name(s): Speranza; Elgee, Jane Francesca; Wilde, William Robert Wills, Mrs. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines A PIONEER WOMAN, by IRENE WELCH GRISSOM Poem Text First Line: A statue stands in a city block Last Line: "to lie in an unmarked grave." Subject(s): Frontier & Pioneer Life; Statues; Heroines A SONG FOR HEROES, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A song for the heroes who saw the sign Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines A SONG OF HEROES (WRITTEN IN THE WORLD WAR), by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Our country calls for heroes Last Line: And for all the groaning earth! Subject(s): Heroism; World War I; Heroes; Heroines; First World War A TRIBUTE TO HENRY M. STANLEY; THE GREAT AFRICAN EXPLORER, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Welcome, thrice welcome, to the city of dundee Last Line: And play up, see the conquering hero comes! Subject(s): Dundee, Scotland; Explorers; Heroism; Stanley, Sir Henry Morton (1841-1904); Travel; Exploring; Discovery; Discoverers; Heroes; Heroines; Rowlands, John; Journeys; Trips A TRIBUTE TO MR MURPHY AND THE BLUE RIBBON ARMY, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All hail to mr murphy, he is a hero brave Last Line: And adhere to his coloursthe beautiful blue. Subject(s): Alcoholism & Alcoholics; Heroism; Memory; Heroes; Heroines ACHIEVEMENT, by HORTENSE KING FLEXNER Poem Text First Line: Achievement must now be weighed Last Line: Of many bereavements. Subject(s): Heroism; Success; Heroes; Heroines AFTER THE BATTLE, by VICTOR MARIE HUGO Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: My father, that hero with the sad sweet smile Last Line: "give the poor man a drink,"" my father said." Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines AFTER THE BROKEN ARM, by RON PADGETT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From point a a wind is blowing to point b Last Line: Dispatch this note to our hero at once. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines ALEXANDRIAN SONGS: 2, by MIKHAIL ALEXEYEVICH KUZMIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dying is sweet Last Line: And flutes be heard from afar. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Memory; Soldiers; War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines ALI BEY, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ali bey, the true faith's hero Last Line: Yes, he softly smiles and gently. Subject(s): Faith; Heroism; Singing & Singers; Belief; Creed; Heroes; Heroines; Songs ALICE WINTER, by GARNET DAVY GROSSE Poem Text First Line: Alice ames wuz never so skeered o' mistakes Last Line: An' us wimmin approve uv it all. Subject(s): Heroines ARISTODEMUS AT PLATAEA, by JOHN RUSKIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ye have darkened mine honor and branded my name Last Line: And the desolate hope of the death unadorned. Subject(s): Cowardice; Heroism; Persian Wars; Plataea, Greece; Heroes; Heroines; Laspi AT THE CEDARS, by DUNCAN CAMPBELL SCOTT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: You had two girls, baptiste Last Line: Is not known to me. Alternate Author Name(s): Scott, D. C. Subject(s): Canada; Heroism; Tragedy; Canadians; Heroes; Heroines AT THE FARRAGUT STATUE, by ROBERT BRIDGES (1858-1941) Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: To live a hero, then to stand Last Line: Still helps to make them loyal, strong, and free! Alternate Author Name(s): Droch Subject(s): Farragut, David Glascow (1801-1870); Heroism; Statues; Washington Square, New York City; Heroes; Heroines AUSTRALIA'S HERO, by JOHN LAURENCE RENTOUL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: No! They didn't raise no statue - no - nor fix no big brass plate Last Line: Attempt to carry a life-line to the shore. Alternate Author Name(s): Gage, Gervais Subject(s): Australia; Courage; Death; Heroism; Honor; Knights & Knighthood; Memory; Sailing & Sailors; Valor; Bravery; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines BALLAD OF BEN HALL'S GANG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Come all you wild colonials Last Line: "says dunn, gilbert, and ben hall" Subject(s): Crimes & Criminals;heroism;revenge; Heroes;heroines BASHFUL GLEESON, by EDWARD DYSON Poem Text First Line: From her home beyond the river in the parting of the hills Last Line: Anyhow, they're three years married, and he isn't bashful now. Alternate Author Name(s): Dyson, E. Subject(s): Bashfulness; Fire; Heroism; Love; Marriage; Shyness; Heroes; Heroines; Weddings; Husbands; Wives BENJAMIN HARRISON, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As tangible a form in history Last Line: And victory -- as ever -- with the right. Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901); Heroism; Life; Monuments; Heroes; Heroines BENJAMIN LUNDY, by WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Self-taught, unaided, poor, reviled, contemned Last Line: To die we are prepared, but not an inch to yield. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines BILL JINKS, by MARCUS ANDREW HISLOP CLARKE Poem Text First Line: Bill jinks was a miner on ballarat Last Line: Sits the soul of william jinks. Alternate Author Name(s): Chandler, A. T. Subject(s): Fire; Heroism; Mines & Miners; Heroes; Heroines BRAVE BEN HALL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Come all australian sons with me Last Line: "the widow's friend in poverty - / bold ben hall, good-bye" Subject(s): Crimes & Criminals;grief;hero-worship;heroism;murder; Sorrow;sadness;heroes;heroines BY THE LITTLE BIG-HORN, by JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Down to their death in the valley of silence Last Line: The eight nameless horsemen who never shall die. Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Honor; Little Bighorn, Battle Of; Loyalty; Military Service, Compulsory; Monuments; Soldiers; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines; Conscription; Military Draft; Selective Service CANTO 16, by EZRA POUND Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And before hell mouth; dry plain Subject(s): World War I; Heroism; Death; First World War; Heroes; Heroines; Dead, The CANTO 25; THE WAR CLOUD, by HUMBERT WOLFE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Five happy years have told their flight Last Line: And all the coming storm await. Subject(s): Heroism; Nations; Native Americans; Prophecy & Prophets; War; Heroes; Heroines; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America CANTO 4, by EZRA POUND Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Palace in smoky light, Subject(s): Mythology - Classical; Desire; Relationships; Heroism; Heroes; Heroines CARMEN SECULARE, FOR THE YEAR MDCC, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thy elder look, great janus, cast Last Line: With everlasting beams of friendly light. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Goddesses & Gods; Heroism; Mythology; Nations; Peace; War; Heroes; Heroines CHARLOTTE CORDAY, by VICTOR GUSTAVE PLARR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The furies born of night and tumult mar Last Line: And know this well that time shall praise thy deed. Subject(s): Death; France; Heroism; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines COULD THEY BUT KNOW (NOVEMBER, 1918), by WILL CHAMBERLAIN Poem Text First Line: Could they but know -- the countless heroes dead Last Line: And vision give our holy dead to-day. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Honor; Military; Soldiers; Veterans Day; World War I; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines; First World War DECATUR'S TOAST, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Up rose, triumphant, from his seat Last Line: "our country! -- right or wrong!" Subject(s): Decatur, Stephen (1779-1820); Heroism; Nations; New York City - Revolutionary Period; Toasts; Heroes; Heroines DECORATION DAY, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Scatter flowers o'er the graves Last Line: Scatter them, scatter them o'er. Subject(s): Graves; Heroism; Soldiers; Tombs; Tombstones; Heroes; Heroines DENNIS, by CHARLOTTE BECKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Such a 'ootin' an' a 'owlin' Last Line: Then went back to bein' queer! Subject(s): Heroism; War; Heroes; Heroines DIVIDENT HILL, by ELIZABETH CLEMENTINE DODGE KINNEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pause here, o muse! That fancy's eye Last Line: Their heaven-built monument. Alternate Author Name(s): Stedman, Edmund Burke, Mrs. Subject(s): Heroism; Mountains; Heroes; Heroines; Hills; Downs (great Britain) DOMINGO LIMON, by ALBERTO ALVARO RIOS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In high school I had a friend Last Line: I still see it, mingo. Subject(s): Boys; Friendship; Heroism; Heroes; Heroines DON'T MISS IT, by RUTH STONE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If you're looking for a heron on one leg Last Line: Battered bodies, the good old boys left behind. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines EIGHT VOLUNTEERS, by LANSING C. BAILEY Poem Text First Line: Eight volunteers on an errand of death Last Line: Eight men! Who speaks? Subject(s): Heroism; Hobson, Richmond Pearson (1870-1937); Patriotism; Sailing & Sailors; Spanish-american War (1898); Heroes; Heroines; Seamen; Sails EVERY-DAY HEROES, by BERTRAND SHADWELL Poem Text First Line: I'll sing you a song with a full, deep breath Last Line: "in this sordid world there are heroes still." Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Humanity; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines EVERY-DAY HEROES, by CHARLOTTE YOUNG Poem Text First Line: We speak and we read of the hero's deeds Last Line: For heroes and heroines all were meant. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines EXAMINATION OF THE HERO IN A TIME OF WAR, by WALLACE STEVENS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Force is my lot and not pink-clustered Subject(s): Heroism; War; Heroes; Heroines F.B.C.; CHANCELLORSVILLE, MAY 3, 1863, by WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: He was our noblest, he was our bravest & best Last Line: Still our bravest and best! Subject(s): American Civil War; Courage; Death; Heroism; Honor; Soldiers; United States - History; Valor; Bravery; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines FALLEN, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My country! By our fathers reared Last Line: Retrace the path that ends in shame! Subject(s): Heroism; Nations; Past; Tyranny & Tyrants; Heroes; Heroines FEIGNED COURAGE, by CHARLES LAMB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Horatio, of ideal courage vain Last Line: And the black prince goes whimpering to bed. Alternate Author Name(s): Elia Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY 1698, by NAHUM TATE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Music now thy charms display Last Line: Happy, happy, past expressing. Subject(s): Great Britain - Wars With France; Heroism; Holidays; New Year; Peace; Soldiers; War; Heroes; Heroines FOR THE UNION DEAD, by ROBERT LOWELL Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: The old south boston aquarium stands Variant Title(s): Colonel Shaw And The Massachusetts 54 Subject(s): African Americans - Military; American Civil War; Boston; Duty; Heroism; Massachusetts; Monuments; Racism; Saint-gaudens, Augustus (1848-1907); Shaw, Robert Gould (1847-1863); Soldiers; United States - History; Heroes; Heroines; Racial Prejudice; Bigotry FRANK GARDINER HE IS CAUGHT AT LAST, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text Last Line: And well may he say he cursed the day / he met old mother brown Subject(s): Crimes & Criminals;death;heroism; "dead, The;heroes;heroines; FREDERICK III OF GERMANY, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not the bold brandenburg, at prussia's birth Last Line: The manliest emperor, the imperial man! Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Germany; Heroism; Prussia; Germans; Heroes; Heroines GEE-UP DAR, MULES, by EDWIN FORD PIPER Poem Text First Line: He stood up in our khaki with the poise Last Line: "gwan-n, mules! Gee-up dar, mules!" Subject(s): African Americans; Heroism; Negroes; American Blacks; Heroes; Heroines GENERAL GORDON, THE HERO OF KHARTOUM, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Alas! Now o'er the civilised world there hangs a gloom Last Line: And walk in general gordon's footsteps while they are here. Subject(s): Courage; Gordon, Charles George (1833-1885); Heroism; Soldiers; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines GLADYS AND HER ISLAND; AN IMPERFECT TALE WITH DOUBTFUL MORAL, by JEAN INGELOW Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O happy gladys! I rejoice with her Last Line: And mind your english. Subject(s): Fables; Heroism; Islands; Story-telling; Tears; Youth; Allegories; Heroes; Heroines GOD'S HEROES, by GEORGE MURRAY (1830-1910) Poem Text First Line: Once, at a battle's close, a soldier met Last Line: Their names are syllabled on earth no more. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Martyrs; Soldiers; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines GRACE DARLING; OR THE WRECK OF THE 'FORFARSHIRE', by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As the night was beginning to close in one rough september day Last Line: And for her equal in true heroism we cannot find another. Subject(s): Disasters; Heroism; Pain; Sea; Shipwrecks; Steamboats; Storms; Survival; Wind; Heroes; Heroines; Suffering; Misery; Ocean GRANT, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Hail, honored hero of the east and west! Last Line: Simple in speech, sublime in common-sense. Subject(s): Freedom; Heroism; Honor; Patriotism; Soldiers; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines GRANT, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What shall we say of the soldier Last Line: And the driving rain of a nation's tears! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Death; Grant, Ulysses Simpson (1822-1885); Heroism; Soldiers; Swords; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines GUNGA DIN, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: You may talk o' gin and beer Last Line: You're a better man than I am, gunga din! Subject(s): Army Life; Courage; Great Britain - Commonwealth & Colonies; Heroism; India; Loyalty; Drills & Minor Tactics; Valor; Bravery; British Empire; England - Empire; Heroes; Heroines HARRO, by FRANK DEMPSTER SHERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This is brave harro's story Last Line: As it was told to me. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HE FELL AMONG THIEVES, by HENRY JOHN NEWBOLT Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Ye have robbed,' said he, 'ye have slaughter'd and made an end' Last Line: Faded, and the hill slept. Subject(s): Capital Punishment; Heroism; Murder; War; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty; Heroes; Heroines HERO, by NATHANIEL PARKER WILLIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Gentle and modest hero! I can see Last Line: And break the heart that wrote it. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HERO SPEECH, by MURIEL RUKEYSER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When the hero of the threshold enters our lives and our houses Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HERO WANTED, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A boy's heart is a light heart Last Line: And hero to a boy! Subject(s): Friendship - Selectivity; Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mother, I read of heroes, kings Last Line: "nor heroes, when they drew so near." Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Heroism; Saints; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by ISABEL FISKE CONANT Poem Text First Line: In time's procession of mortality Last Line: Again poor earth's immortal, transient guest. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by ROBERT CREELEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: In all those stories the hero Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When I think sometimes of what wondrous fame Last Line: But striving on, unnoted and alone! Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Heroism; Love - Unrequited; Martyrs; Saints; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There are different kinds of heroes, there are Last Line: They would rather never have it than to do some things for gold. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by PATRICK MACGILL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The little blue fox has been it break apart from / the riven floe Last Line: Who know the way to die. Subject(s): Death; Heaven; Heroism; Dead, The; Paradise; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The winds that once the argo bore Last Line: And the world is a braver world to-day. Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): American Civil War; Freedom; Heroism; United States - History; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines HEROES, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Men, for the sake of those they loved Last Line: To him her best denied. Subject(s): Heroism; Life; Love; Heroes; Heroines HEROIC LOVE, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When our glowing dreams were dead Last Line: "love can never be till then." Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): Dreams; Heroism; Hope; Love - Loss Of; Nightmares; Heroes; Heroines; Optimism HEROICS, by ELINOR WYLIE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Though here and there a man is left Last Line: And insult dubious to bear. Alternate Author Name(s): Benet, William Rose, Mrs. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROISM, by WILLIAM COWPER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There was a time when aetna's silent fire Last Line: In britain's isle, beneath a george's reign. Subject(s): Great Britain; Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROISM, by RALPH WALDO EMERSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Ruby wine is drunk by knaves Last Line: And head-winds right for royal sails. Variant Title(s): The Hero Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HEROISM, by LIZETTE WOODWORTH REESE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Whether we climb, whether we plod Last Line: And keep it to the end. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines HERVE RIEL, by ROBERT BROWNING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: On the sea and at the hogue, sixteen hundred ninety-two Last Line: The belle aurore! Subject(s): France; Heroism; Hogue, La, Battle Of; Sea; Heroes; Heroines; Ocean HOSPITAL HEROES, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not in the glory of battles Last Line: Theirs be a lasting fame! Subject(s): Health; Heroism; Hospitals; World War I; Heroes; Heroines; First World War HYMN TO THE SUN, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Light of the world, and ruler of the year Last Line: And touch thy lyre, and shoot thy beams no more. Subject(s): Heroism; Holidays; Light; New Year; Sun; Time; War; Heroes; Heroines IN MEMORIAM HONORE MERCIER, by CARROLL RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O, true and gentle, kind and brave! Last Line: May never see his like again. Alternate Author Name(s): Ryan, William Thomas Carroll Subject(s): Courage; Friendship; Heroism; Memory; Mercier, Louis Honore (1840-1894); Patriotism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines ISAAC M. WISE, by WALTER HURT Poem Text First Line: He came into the camp of creed Last Line: To lay upon his hallowed tomb. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Honor; Jews; Memory; Wise, Isaac Mayer (1819-1900); Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines; Judaism JACK O' THE CUDGEL, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas in the famous town of windsor on a fine summer morn Last Line: And they lived happy together, and free from all care. Subject(s): Courage; Courts & Courtiers; Heroism; Soldiers; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines JACQUES, by GEORGE MURRAY (1830-1910) Poem Text First Line: In paris at the dawn of light Last Line: To be inscribed above! Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines JENNY CARRISTER, THE HEROINE OF LUCKNOW-MINE, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A heroic story I will unfold Last Line: That jenny carrister was the noblest heroine I've ever heard of in my day. Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 10, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thus to the martyrs in their country's cause Last Line: Give to the arms of freedom such success. Variant Title(s): The Crowning Of The King Subject(s): Coronations; Creative Ability; England; Faith; France; Freedom; God; Heroism; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Victory; War; Inspiration; Creativity; English; Belief; Creed; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 2, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And now, beneath the horizon westering slow Last Line: And they betook them to their homely rest. Subject(s): France; Heroism; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Travel; War; Heroes; Heroines; Journeys; Trips JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 3, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Fair dawn'd the morning, and the early sun Last Line: "we ratify thy mission. Go in peace." Subject(s): Duty; Faith; France; Heroism; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Religion; Belief; Creed; Heroes; Heroines; Theology JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 4, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The feast was spread, the sparkling bowl went round Last Line: "we march to rescue orleans from the foe." Subject(s): Duty; France; Heroism; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Love; Man-woman Relationships; Missions & Missionaries; Obedience; War; Heroes; Heroines; Male-female Relations JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 5, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Scarce had the earliest ray from chinon's towers Last Line: So saying, conrade from the tent went forth. Variant Title(s): The Maid Of Orleans Girding For Battle Subject(s): France; Heroism; History; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Orleans, France; War; Heroes; Heroines; Historians JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 6, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The night was calm, and many a moving cloud Last Line: Renewing the remembrance of the storm. Subject(s): France; Heroism; History; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Orleans, France; Victory; War; Heroes; Heroines; Historians JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 7, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Strong were the english forts, by daily toil Last Line: Betaking them, for now the night drew on. Subject(s): England; Faith; France; Heroism; History; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Religion; Victory; War; English; Belief; Creed; Heroes; Heroines; Historians; Theology JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 8, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Now was the noon of night; and all was still Last Line: The shattered fragments of the midnight wreck. Subject(s): England; Faith; France; Heroism; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Religion; Victory; War; English; Belief; Creed; Heroes; Heroines; Theology JOAN OF ARC: BOOK 9, by ROBERT SOUTHEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Far through the shadowy sky the ascending flames Last Line: "the thundershe shall blast her despot foes." Subject(s): Death; England; Faith; France; Funerals; God; Heroism; Joan Of Arc (1412-1431); Missions & Missionaries; Victory; War; Dead, The; English; Belief; Creed; Burials; Heroes; Heroines JOHN MAYNARD, by HORATIO ALGER JR. Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas on lake erie's broad expanse Last Line: A nobler funeral pyre! Subject(s): Ships & Shipping; Heroism; Death; Fires; Heroes; Heroines; Dead, The LAWRENCE AND LUDLOW, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Relics of the fallen brave! Last Line: "noble is the hero's name, / glory claims it as her own!" Subject(s): "death;heroism;lawrence, James (1781-1813);memory;soldiers;trinity Churchyard (new York);" "dead, The;heroes;heroines; LEXINGTON DAY, 1905, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: On the hundred and thirtieth lexington day Last Line: To our sons may he be their buckler and shield! Subject(s): American Revolution; Battleships; Freedom; Heroism; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Patriotism; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines; Concord, Battle Of LIEUTENANT ADOLPHUS W. GREELEY, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Genial companion of my army days Last Line: "and win ""the victory of endurance born." Subject(s): Friendship; Greely, Adolphus Washington (1844-1935); Heroism; Military; Heroes; Heroines LINDY-GRAMS: 3. OUR LINDY, by OLIVER MURRAY EDWARDS Poem Text First Line: Who is great among the great? Last Line: Our lindy! Subject(s): Aviation & Aviators; Heroism; Lindbergh, Charles Augustus (1902-1974); Sky; Wings; Airplanes; Air Pilots; Heroes; Heroines LINES IN PRAISE OF TOMMY ATKINS, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Success to tommy atkins, he's a very brave man Last Line: For remember tommy atkins is a very useful man. Subject(s): Heroism; Praise; Soldiers; Heroes; Heroines LITTLE GIFFEN, by FRANCIS ORRERY TICKNOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Out of the focal and foremost fire Last Line: "for ""little giffen,"" of tennessee." Variant Title(s): Little Giffen Of Tennessee Subject(s): American Civil War; Giffen, Isaac Newton (1847-1865); Heroism; Murfreesboro, Battle Of (1862); Patriotism; United States - History; Giffen, Isaac; Heroes; Heroines LOST ON THE PRAIRIE, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In one of the states of america, some years ago Last Line: Because he saved them from being lost on the wild prairie. Subject(s): Heroism; Storms; Survival; Heroes; Heroines MEMORIAL DAY, by EDWARD NOYES POMEROY Poem Text First Line: Again it is memorial day Last Line: On decoration day. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Holidays; Memorial Day; Soldiers; Veterans; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines; Declaration Day MEMORIAL DAY, by JAMES RYDER RANDALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Noblest of martyrs in a glorious fight! Last Line: That they who fell with jackson rise with lee! Subject(s): Heroism; Holidays; Memorial Day; War; Heroes; Heroines; Declaration Day MEMORIAL VERSES: 2. GOKHALE, by SAROJINI NAIDU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Heroic heart! Lost hope of all our days! Last Line: Upbuild the temple of her unity. Subject(s): Courage; Death; Heroism; India; Memory; Soldiers; Valor; Bravery; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines MONEENEE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: This is the tale of one who lived and suffered years ago Last Line: And a native boy who gave his life when safety was in sight Subject(s): "aborigines, Australian;death;heroism;horse Racing;" "dead, The;heroes;heroines; MOUNT RUSHMORE, by CHARLOTTE LOUISE BERTLESEN Poem Text First Line: When titans, sportive, hurled you high Last Line: The annals of a race! Subject(s): Heroism; Mount Rushmore (south Dakota); Titans (mythology); Heroes; Heroines MOURN FOR THE BRAVE, by DAVID MACBETH MOIR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, mourn for the brave Last Line: Upon the battle-plain! Alternate Author Name(s): Delta Subject(s): Courage; Death; Heroism; Mourning; Soldiers; Valor; Bravery; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines; Bereavement MY HERO, by ETHEL MAE ARTZ Poem Text First Line: I am not dead, I live again! Last Line: But I bow in gratitude to god. Subject(s): Heroism; Miracles; Heroes; Heroines MY HEROINES, by MARGE PIERCY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I think of women heroes, Subject(s): Heroines NICHOLAS OBERTING, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sing! O voice of valor, sing! Last Line: He was so sorry and satisfied! Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F. Subject(s): Bulls; Children; Heroism; Praise; Singing & Singers; Childhood; Heroes; Heroines NOTES FOR AN ELEGY, by WILLIAM MEREDITH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The alternative to flying is cowardice, Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Morris Subject(s): Aviator & Aviators; War; Death; Heroism; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines ODE WRITTEN IN [THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR] 1746, by WILLIAM COLLINS (1721-1759) Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How sleep the brave, who sink to rest Last Line: To dwell a weeping hermit there! Variant Title(s): The Sleep Of The Brave;how Sleep The Brave Subject(s): England; Freedom; Heroism; Holidays; Memorial Day; Peace; Soldiers; English; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines; Declaration Day OF HEROES, by RUTH STONE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Hero, fast in your dark monument Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines ON A BUST OF LINCOLN, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This was a man of mighty mould Last Line: Stand as his cenotaph! Subject(s): Heroism; Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865); Presidents, United States; Heroes; Heroines OUR HERO, by FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Onward to her destination Last Line: Yielding up for us his life. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines OUR HEROES OF TODAY, by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: With high face held to her ultimate star Last Line: But never destroyed her one blade of corn. Alternate Author Name(s): Miller, Joaquin Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines OUR NEW HEROES, by SYDNEY REID Poem Text First Line: They've half inch thick of tan upon their faces Last Line: And twenty thousand stand of arms laid down. Subject(s): Heroism; Spanish-american War (1898); Heroes; Heroines OUR SOLDIERS' SANTIAGO SONG, by DAVID GRAHAM ADEE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Singing 'the star spangled banner' Last Line: Sang a song of praise to god. Subject(s): Heroism; National Songs; Rifles; Soldiers; War; Heroes; Heroines; National Anthems PLAUDITS FOR THOSE WHO FAIL, by THOMAS STEPHEN Poem Text First Line: Reserve your plaudits for the man Last Line: God bless them for what they endure. Subject(s): Courage; Failure; Heroism; Poverty; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines PRELUDE; FOR GEOFFREY GORER, by EDITH SITWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When our long sun into the dark had set Last Line: Remakes all things and men in holiness. Subject(s): Death; Graves; Heroism; Dead, The; Tombs; Tombstones; Heroes; Heroines PROCESSIONAL FOR DEMETRIUS POLIORCETES, by HERMOCLES Poem Text First Line: See how the mightiest gods, and best-beloved Last Line: Or to stone will charm him. Variant Title(s): Demeterius Enters Athens Subject(s): Athens, Greece; Heroism; Parades; Heroes; Heroines PROLOGUE: SPOKEN BY LORD BUCKHURST, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Pish, lord, I wish this prologue was but greek Last Line: Not cleomenes' more than dorset's spirit. Subject(s): Greece; Heroism; Soul; Greeks; Heroes; Heroines PROWHEAD, by ALICE MONKS MEARS Poem Text First Line: Not alone fate fathers the generation of the brave Last Line: The shards of a colored bowl that held the kitchen plant? Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines ROMANCERO: BOOK 1. HISTORIES: THE POET FERDUSI, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Men of gold, and men of silver Last Line: That the dead ferdusi bore to his tomb. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Death; Heroism; Poetry & Poets; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines ROMANCERO: BOOK 1. HISTORIES: TWO KNIGHTS, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Crapulinski and waschlapski, / poles in poland born and bred Last Line: "and the mighty eselinski." Subject(s): Friendship; Heroism; Knights & Knighthood; Poland; Heroes; Heroines SAM DAVIS, by JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tell me his name and you are free Last Line: Who dies to save an enemy! Subject(s): American Civil War; Davis, Samuel (1842-1863); Heroism; Loyalty; Soldiers; U.s. - History; Heroes; Heroines SAVING A TRAIN, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A poor old woman lived on the line of the ohio railway Last Line: Which should be written on her tombstone in letters of gold. Subject(s): Accidents; Death; Disasters; Heroism; Memory; Railroad Wrecks; Storms; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines; Train Wrecks SHORT PRAYER FOR A LOYALIST HERO, by CESAR VALLEJO Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A book remained at the edge of his dead waist Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Prayer; Toledo, Spain; War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines SIXTEEN DEAD MEN, by DORA SIGERSON SHORTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! In the still night. Who goes there? Last Line: "guard her unconquered soul, strong in their death." Alternate Author Name(s): Sigerson, Dora; Shorter, Mrs. Clement Subject(s): Heroism; Ireland - Rebellions; Heroes; Heroines SONG OF THE SUPERMAN, by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: I am the one whose blood has run through all the / races' veins Last Line: From senseless clod I rise to god, I am the races' soul. Subject(s): Freedom; Heroism; Mankind; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines; Human Race SONNET: 18. ON THE LATE MASSACRE IN PIEDMONT, by JOHN MILTON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Avenge, o lord, thy slaughtered saints, whose bones Last Line: Early may fly the babylonian woe. Variant Title(s): Sonnet: 15 Subject(s): Heroism; Italy; Martyrs; War; Heroes; Heroines; Italians TAILLEFER THE TROUVERE, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They sailed in their long gray galleys, they tossed on the narrow sea Last Line: On the verge of the fight at senlac with a song upon his lips! Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Sea Battles; War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines; Naval Warfare THAT IS WHY OUR SONS ARE HEROES, by PAUL FORT Poem Text First Line: I was awaiting something else, my hopes were of a different kind Last Line: That is why our sons are heroes! Subject(s): Heroism; Memory; Soldiers; War; Heroes; Heroines THAT OTHER WAR, by RUTH STONE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A bird sings in the tree you planted Last Line: Handing out coupons and samples. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE AMERICAN DREAM, by JOHN HAINES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It would have to be something dark, Subject(s): Heroism; United States; Heroes; Heroines; America THE ANGEL OF THE CORNICE, by FLORENCE WILKINSON EVANS Poem Text First Line: Listen to me, ye creeping ants of men Last Line: Ye, too, shall learn the love that is remorse. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilkinson, Florence Subject(s): Angels; Heroism; New York City - Buildings; Heroes; Heroines THE BACKGROUND GROUP, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The crowd huzzas, the music madly plays Last Line: The children orphaned at the mouths of guns. Subject(s): Death; Flowers; Heroism; Life; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE BALLAD OF SETH BOYDEN'S GIFT, by ALICE READE ROUSE Poem Text First Line: High in the square his statue stands Last Line: Might wear a poet's wreath. Subject(s): Heroism; Newark, New Jersey; Heroes; Heroines THE BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA, OR THE RECONQUEST OF EGYPT, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It was on the 21st of march in the year of 1801 Last Line: And for his undaunted bravery, his name will never be forgot. Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Victory; War; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE BATTLE OF EL-TEB, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ye sons of great britain, I think no shame Last Line: With his foolish and benighted rebel horde. Subject(s): Heroism; Soldiers; War; Heroes; Heroines THE BATTLE OF GUJRAY, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas in the year of 1849, and on the 20th of february Last Line: Because india is annexed to the british dominions, and they must obey. Subject(s): British West Indies; Heroism; Soldiers; Victory; War; Heroes; Heroines THE BATTLE OF TEL-EL-KEBIR, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ye sons of great britain, come join with me Last Line: Arabi and his rebel army at kebir hill. Subject(s): Heroism; Praise; Victory; War; Heroes; Heroines THE BURIAL OF MR. GLADSTONE, THE GREAT POLITICAL HERO, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Alas! The people now do sigh and moan Last Line: You were the greatest politician in your day. Subject(s): Death; Funerals; Gladstone, William Ewart (1809-1898); Heroism; Obituaries; Dead, The; Burials; Heroes; Heroines THE BURNING OF THE PEOPLE'S VARIETY THEATRE, ABERDEEN, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas in the year of 1896, and on the 30th of september Last Line: But I hope they are now in heaven, amongst the heavenly choir. Subject(s): Death; Fire; Heroism; Survival; Tragedy; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE CAPTURE OF LUCKNOW, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas near the begum kothie the battle began Last Line: "and enjoy yourselves, my heroes, while ye are here." Subject(s): Fights; Heroism; Honor; Military; Missions & Missionaries; War; Heroes; Heroines THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Half a league, half a league, / half a league onward Last Line: Noble six hundred! Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Subject(s): Balaclava, Crimea; Cavalry; Courage; Crimean War (1853-1856); Duty; Heroism; Napoleon I (1769-1821); Patriotism; Russia; Soldiers; War; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines; Soviet Union; Russians THE CONFESSION OF ST. JIM-RALPH, by DENIS JOHNSON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I used to sneak into the movies without paying Last Line: These things speak the clear promise of heaven Subject(s): Heroism; Travel; Crime & Criminals; Death; Soldiers; Heroes; Heroines; Journeys; Trips; Dead, The THE DEATH OF LEAG, CUCHULAIN'S CHARIOTEER, by FRANCIS LEDWIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I only heard the loud ebb on the sand Last Line: "they come to you with sleep." Subject(s): Heroism; Ireland; Mythology; Heroes; Heroines; Irish THE DEED OF LIEUTENANT MILES [FEBRUARY 5, 1899], by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When you speak of dauntless deeds Last Line: And his valiant volunteers! Variant Title(s): Ballad Of Lieutenant Miles Subject(s): Heroism; Miles, W. G.; Philippines; Revolutions; Heroes; Heroines THE DIVERTING HISTORY OF JOHN GILBERT, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: John gilbert was a bushranger Last Line: Ought we to interfere? Subject(s): Ambition;crimes & Criminals;heroism; Heroes;heroines THE EARTH, by HENRY DAVID THOREAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Which seems so barren once gave birth Last Line: Who plowed her seas and reaped her grains Subject(s): Earth; Heroism; World; Heroes; Heroines THE EIGHT CHANUKAH LIGHTS, by ISIDORE MYERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: With fervor and joy we give thanks to the lord Last Line: To serve the one god and to walk in his light. Subject(s): Fasts & Feasts; God; Hanukkah; Heaven; Heroism; Jews; Light; Paradise; Heroes; Heroines; Judaism THE EPIC STARS, by ROBINSON JEFFERS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The heroic stars spending themselves Last Line: Oh happy homer, taking the stars and the gods for granted Subject(s): Stars; Heroism; Homer (10th Century B.c.); Heroes; Heroines; Iliad; Odyssey THE EROTICS OF HISTORY, by EAVAN BOLAND Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sex and history. And skin and bone Last Line: Could hear it but him: make me a heroine Variant Title(s): Heroic Subject(s): Love - Erotic; Heroism; History; Heroes; Heroines; Historians THE FATED RACE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: What! Still reject the fated race Last Line: Immanuel-was a jew Subject(s): Heroism;israel;jews;sacrifices; Heroes;heroines;judaism THE FIERCE AND BLOODY BATTLE OF THE WEDDIN MOUNTAINS, by DAMPHOOL JR. Poem Text First Line: Nine valiant men of new south wales all armed to the teeth Last Line: Cast at the solemn midnight hour when good folks are abed. Subject(s): Crime & Criminals; Heroism; Hunting; Heroes; Heroines; Hunters THE FLEET, by CHESTER FIRKINS Poem Text First Line: Gaunt rocks of death that darkly lay Last Line: Went forth for peace, or war. Subject(s): Battleships; Heroism; New York City; War; Heroes; Heroines; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple THE FOURFOLD ASPECT, by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When ye stood up in the house Last Line: So hopefully ye think upon the dead! Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE GRAVE OF A NIGGER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "'yes, it's true that's the grave of a nigger" Last Line: Where foam-waters gurgled their way.' Subject(s): "aborigines, Australian;death;family Life;heroism;horse Racing;" "dead, The;relatives;heroes;heroines; THE GYMNASIAD, OR BOXING MATCH: BOOK 3, by PAUL WHITEHEAD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As when two monarchs of the brindled breed Last Line: High soared applause on acclamation's wing. Subject(s): Applause; Boxing & Boxers; Fights; Heroism; Victory; Heroes; Heroines THE HARP, by CARROLL RYAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This harp was all my father gave Last Line: "their strength could not restore." Alternate Author Name(s): Ryan, William Thomas Carroll Subject(s): Heroism; Ireland - History; Heroes; Heroines THE HEAD OF BRAN THE BLEST, by GEORGE MEREDITH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When the head of bran Last Line: Speech death cannot swallow! Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Legends, Welsh; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by AMELIA JOSEPHINE BURR Poem Text First Line: They asked him for his story, when he came Last Line: And it was well worth while. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by JOHN DAVIDSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: My thought sublimes / a common deed Last Line: I have the might. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by FREDERIC ROWLAND MARVIN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Learn to endure Last Line: Themselves engage. Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Strength; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by MARIANNE MOORE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Where there is personal liking we go Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by ROBERT NICOLL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My hero is na deck'd wi gowd Last Line: Upon the grass your knee! Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by HENRY TAYLOR (1800-1886) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What makes a hero? - not success, not fame Last Line: One self-approval in his heart of hearts. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO, by HENRY DAVID THOREAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: What doth he ask? Last Line: Till a miracle putteth that fire out. Subject(s): Fate; Heroism; Destiny; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO OF KALAPORE: AN INCIDENT OF THE INDIAN MUTINY, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The 27th regiment has mutinied at kalapore Last Line: And for his great service he received the victoria cross. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO OF RORKE'S DRIFT, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas at the camp of rorke's drift, and at tea-time Last Line: "and for your heroic behaviour you shall receive the victoria cross." Subject(s): Heroism; Rewards; Heroes; Heroines THE HERO OF VIMY; AN INCIDENT OF THE GREAT WAR, by BRENT DOW ALLINSON Poem Text First Line: We charged at vimy, -- zero was at four Last Line: I cried to heaven,and wondered if god laughed! Subject(s): Heroism; World War I; Heroes; Heroines; First World War THE HERO'S DEATH, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Life's parting beams were in his eye Last Line: A treasure thus secure! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE HEROES OF CHILDHOOD, by THOMAS MCGRATH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The heroes of childhood were simple and austere Last Line: Which only in the future has a permanent shape Subject(s): Children; Heroism; Childhood; Heroes; Heroines THE HEROIC RESISTANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUVAIS, by PAUL FORT Poem Text First Line: It seemed that master tristan l'ermite was not deceived. Burgundy Last Line: And performers. Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Death; France; Heroism; War; Royal Court Life; Royalty; Kings; Queens; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE HEROINES, by KAREN SWENSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The heroines lived with their husbands' Last Line: And drowned in the attic. Subject(s): Attics; Heroism; Women; Heroes; Heroines THE HORRORS OF MAJUBA, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas after the great majuba fight Last Line: That their fame will be handed down to posterity for many a day! Subject(s): Bands; Courage; Fights; Heroism; Music & Musicians; Orchestras; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE ILIAD: THE INVECTIVE OF ACHILLES, by HOMER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Heigh me! Brazen of front, thou glutton for plunder, how cane one Last Line: Rage-wrung, thou, that in nought thou didst honour the flower of achaians.' Subject(s): Heroism; Mythology - Classical; Trojan War; Heroes; Heroines THE JEWISH SOLDIER (1), by ALICE LUCAS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mother england, mother england, 'mid the / thousands Last Line: England say! Alternate Author Name(s): Montefiore, Julia Subject(s): Exiles; Great Britain - Civil War; Heroism; Jews; Right To Asylum; Soldiers; English Civil War; Heroes; Heroines; Judaism THE KELLY GANG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "oh, paddy dear, and did you hear" Last Line: I'll bid you all farewell Subject(s): Crimes & Criminals;escapes;heroism;hunting; Fugitives;heroes;heroines;hunters THE LAST BERKSHIRE ELEVEN: THE HEROES OF MAIWAND, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas at the disastrous battle of maiwand, in afghanistan Last Line: Until the last man in the arms of death stiff and stark lay. Subject(s): Afghanistan; Berkshire, England; Great Britain - Foreign Relations; Heroism; Massacres; War; Heroes; Heroines THE LAST HERO, by GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We laid him to rest with tenderness Last Line: How all the story of earth was told. Alternate Author Name(s): A. E. Subject(s): Earth; Heroism; World War I - Casualties; World; Heroes; Heroines THE LEGEND OF JUBAL, by MARY ANN EVANS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When cain was driven from jehovah's land Last Line: The all-creating presence for his grave. Alternate Author Name(s): Eliot, George; Cross, Marian Lewes; Evans, Marian; Ann, Mary Subject(s): Art & Artists; Christianity; Death; Heroism; Legacies; Legends; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE LINCOLN HOME, by ZELLA ACKERMAN Poem Text First Line: One sunday, on july the twelfth Last Line: We know his creed lives -- others can, who will. Subject(s): Heroism; History; Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865); Parks; Presidents, United States; Heroes; Heroines; Historians THE LITTLE WORN-OUT PONY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: There's a little worn-out pony this side of hogan's shack Last Line: But I doubt if there's his equal in the pony world today Subject(s): Animals;cattle;children;heroism;horses; Childhood;heroes;heroines THE MACCABEAN, by HORACE MEYER KALLEN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Whether of fate, or by the hand of man Last Line: Flash like the sun into the clouded sky. Subject(s): Fate; Heroism; Jews; Destiny; Heroes; Heroines; Judaism THE MACCABEAN CALL, by EMIL GUSTAV HIRSCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Out of dense darkness, stress of the ages Last Line: Join thee, god's priest, at thy altared light! Subject(s): Clergy; Heroism; Jews; Prophecy & Prophets; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Heroes; Heroines; Judaism THE MACCABEES, by MIRIAM MYERS Poem Text First Line: When you tell of israel's heroes, those who lived Last Line: Sing aloud the well-earned praises of the maccabees so bold. Subject(s): Heroism; Israel; Jews; Soldiers; Heroes; Heroines; Judaism THE MAILBOY'S RIDE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: He rode from port bowen bravely Last Line: The boy brought the royal mail Subject(s): Heroism;pain;postal Service;story-telling; Heroes;heroines;suffering;misery;postmen;post Office;mail;mailmen THE MAN WHO COOKS THE GRUB, by SAMUEL ELLSWORTH KISER Poem Text First Line: We have read in song and story Last Line: Is the man who cooks the grub. Subject(s): Guns; Heroism; Men; Soldiers; War; Heroes; Heroines THE MASON'S LODGE, by JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The mason's ways / are a symbol of life Last Line: "we command thee to hope!" Subject(s): Heroism; Hope; Heroes; Heroines; Optimism THE MIGHTY THREE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Watchfires are blazing on hill and plain Last Line: And again he returned to his suffering Subject(s): Courage;heroism;war; Valor;bravery;heroes;heroines THE MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF ROBERT ALLAN, THE FIREMAN, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas in the year of 1888, and on october the fourteenth day Last Line: And be sure to escape the pains of hell. Subject(s): Buildings & Builders; Escapes; Fire; Firefighters; Heroism; Fugitives; Heroes; Heroines THE MOCK HERO, by MRS. LEICESTER Poem Text First Line: Horatio, of idle courage vain Last Line: And the black prince goes whimpering to bed! Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE MORAL HERO, by DANIEL MCMILLAN Poem Text First Line: He may be rich, he may be great Last Line: The man, the moral hero, thou! Alternate Author Name(s): Dalintober Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE MYSTERY OF THE CAVES, by MICHAEL WATERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I don't remember the name of the story Subject(s): Caves; Child Molesting; Danger; Family Life; Heroism; Parents; Caverns; Child Abuse; Relatives; Heroes; Heroines; Parenthood THE PASSING OF CAOILTE, by FRANCIS LEDWIDGE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas just before the truce sang thro' the din Last Line: And where they went away what man has heard? Subject(s): Heroism; Mythology - Australian; Mythology - Gaelic; Mythology - Irish; Heroes; Heroines THE PASSING OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER, by VILDA SAUVAGE OWENS Poem Text First Line: They are bearing him home through the old virginia valley Last Line: Offer a prayera tear! Subject(s): Heroism; Honor; Military Service, Compulsory; Military Service, Voluntary; Unknown Soldier; War; Heroes; Heroines; Conscription; Military Draft; Selective Service THE PEOPLE'S SONG OF PEACE, by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The grass is green on bunker hill Last Line: And janus rests with rusted door. Alternate Author Name(s): Miller, Joaquin Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Peace; Soldiers; War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE PRICE WE PAY, by J. H. STEVENS Poem Text First Line: Yes, he was the only one killed Last Line: But that life was all that I had. Subject(s): Assassination; Death; Heroism; War - Home Front; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE PRIVATE OF THE BUFFS; OR, THE BRITISH SOLDIER IN CHINA, by FRANCIS HASTINGS CHARLES DOYLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Last night, among his fellow roughs Last Line: Because his soul was great. Subject(s): China; Courage; Heroism; Patriotism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE RECORD, by LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: He sleeps, his head upon his sword Last Line: This was a hero's name. Alternate Author Name(s): L. E. L.; Maclean, Letitia Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING, by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Success to colonel baden-powell and his praises loudly sing Last Line: Passages from shakespeare which did their hearts delight. Subject(s): Baden-powell, Robert (1857-1941); Courage; Heroism; Baden-powell Of Gilwell, 1st Baron; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE RETURNED MAN, by ISABEL ECCLESTONE MACKAY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They thought that he would come / back Last Line: Knowing that they lied! Subject(s): Heroism; Military; Soldiers; Heroes; Heroines THE SKAITH OF GUILLARDUN: 10, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: Blow soft, ye winds, to soothe a hero's pillow Last Line: Compared with that which in man's world we find! Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE SKAITH OF GUILLARDUN: 28, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE Poem Text First Line: And maiden pique and womanly constraint Last Line: Who had relieved her from that ruthless hand. Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Heroism; Knights & Knighthood; Heroes; Heroines THE SOLDIER, by JAMES MONAHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The soldier does not think of death Last Line: Touches and patiently withdraws; death waits. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Soldiers; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines THE SOLDIER THAT HAS SEEN SERVICE; A SKETCH FROM NATURE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "from calpe's rock, with loss of leg" Last Line: Then parts his crust and hobbles on Subject(s): Heroism;soldiers; Heroes;heroines THE STREETS OF FORBES, by JOHN MCGUIRE Poem Text First Line: Come all you lachlan men Last Line: To show the prize they had! Subject(s): Crime & Criminals; Grief; Hero-worship; Heroism; Murder; Sorrow; Sadness; Heroes; Heroines THE TIMES ARE TIDY, by SYLVIA PLATH Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Unlucky the hero born Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted, Mrs. Subject(s): Time; Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THE TRULY GREAT, by STEPHEN SPENDER Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography First Line: I think continually of those who were truly great Alternate Author Name(s): Spender, Stephen (harold), Sir Subject(s): Freedom; Greatness; Heroism; Life Change Events; Men; War; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines THE UNFORGOTTEN HEROES, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! How the orient's bells are proclaiming Last Line: Something of sympathy, something of tears. Subject(s): Asia; Courage; Heroism; Memory; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THE VETERAN TAR, by DAVID MACBETH MOIR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A mariner, whom fate compell'd Last Line: The man of war expired. Alternate Author Name(s): Delta Subject(s): Battleships; Heroism; Veterans; War; Heroes; Heroines THE VOLUNTEER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: When fivepence a solid meal cannot supply Last Line: "some merciful volley then shatters a leg, / and his crutches procure him permission to beg" Subject(s): Betrayal;heroism;hunger;patriotism; Heroes;heroines THE VOLUNTEERS, by WILLIAM HAINES LYTLE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The volunteers! The volunteers / I dream, as in the by-gone years Last Line: Shall spring the volunteers once more. Subject(s): Army - United States; Heroism; U.s. - Mexican War (1846-1848); Heroes; Heroines THE WARGEILAH HANDICAP, by ANDREW BARTON PATERSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Wargeilah town is very small Last Line: He won wargeilah handicap!' Alternate Author Name(s): Paterson, 'banjo' Subject(s): Animals; Heroism; Horses; Towns; Heroes; Heroines THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN, by HEINRICH HEINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The world is topsy-turvy turn'd Last Line: "long life to the king!"" shouting gladly." Subject(s): Epitaphs; Germany; Heroism; Germans; Heroes; Heroines THE WRECK OF THE 'ABERCROMBIE ROBINSON', by WILLIAM MCGONAGALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas in the year of 1842 and on the 27th of may Last Line: Likewise captain bertie gordon, who behaved so heroically. Subject(s): Disasters; Heroism; Hurricanes; Sailing & Sailors; Shipwrecks; Heroes; Heroines THE YANKEE DUDE'LL DO, by SAMUEL ELLSWORTH KISER Poem Text First Line: When cholly swung his golf stick on the links Last Line: And the world will please take notice that the yankee dude'll do! Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines THOMAS POTTER, by HENRY NEHEMIAH DODGE Poem Text First Line: Lone watcher for the light, sleep well! Last Line: Where lies this patient seeker after god. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines TO A HAPPY WARRIOR, by WILFRID SCAWEN BLUNT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Glory to god who made a man like this! Last Line: Who sleeps in paradise. Subject(s): Heroism; Poetry & Poets; Victory; War; Wyndham, George. 3d Earl Of Egremont; Heroes; Heroines TO ARMS!, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: To arms! To arms! The heroes cry Last Line: "were there no honour, there would be no love" Subject(s): Arms & Armor;fights;heroism;soldiers; Heroes;heroines TO LUCASTA, [ON] GOING TO THE WARS, by RICHARD LOVELACE Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind Last Line: Loved I not honour more. Variant Title(s): Going To The Wars;song Subject(s): Absence; Desire; Duty; Heroism; Honor; Love; Soldiers; War; Separation; Isolation; Heroes; Heroines TO MRS. MANLEY, UPON HER TRAGEDY CALL'D THE ROYAL MICHIEF, by MARY PIX Poem Text First Line: As when some mighty hero first appears Last Line: Whilst trifles keep from the rich store within. Subject(s): Heroism; Manley, Delaiviere (1670-1724); Tragedy; Women; Heroes; Heroines TO OTHERS IN BARRACKS, by JAMES MONAHAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, I'd be fretful too as you have been Last Line: Those fragrances; those petals do not fall. Subject(s): Heroism; Soldiers; Heroes; Heroines TO YOU WHO WENT, by ELIZABETH SEWELL HILL Poem Text First Line: Out on the quest, o you who went Last Line: So fine the quest, we who are sent! Subject(s): Heroism; Soldiers; Victory; War; Heroes; Heroines TOO LATE! DEATH OF GEN. GORDON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Across the vast soudan was borne Last Line: Will rest the load of shame Subject(s): Death;england;heroism; "dead, The;english;heroes;heroines; TOWARDS DEMOCRACY: PART 3. ELDER SOLDIER IN BROTHERHOOD TO THE YOUNGER, by EDWARD CARPENTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear comrade, at whose feet thus now I kneel Last Line: All that I have said I confirm. Subject(s): Brotherhood; Freedom; Heroism; Love; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines TRUE GREATNESS, by BELLE RICHARDSON HARRISON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If laureled heroes could eliminate Last Line: The dross refiners separate from gold. Subject(s): Greatness; Heroism; Humility; Heroes; Heroines TWO, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: One leaned on velvet cushions like a queen Last Line: In basking in the death-light of his smile. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Beauty; Faces; Heroism; Smiles; Heroes; Heroines UNC' RASTUS TO MARSE DEWEY, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: My dear mars dewey: we sutney is please Last Line: O' de heroes what comes f'm de conq'rin' o' spain. Subject(s): Courage; Heroism; War; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines VICTORIA REGINA, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: The earth is full of tears. 'the queen is dead!' Last Line: Received into the presence of the king. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Victoria, Queen Of England (1819-1901); War; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines VOYAGER, by CAROLYN KIZER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Digging my claws in sand, I crawled ashore Last Line: And know no more than he what victory was. Subject(s): Despair; Heroism; Homecoming; Travel; Women; Women's Rights; Heroes; Heroines; Journeys; Trips; Feminism WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, by RICHARD HOWELL Poem Text First Line: Welcome, mighty chief! Once more Last Line: And strew their hero's way with flowers. Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines WHERE HEROES SLEEP, by L. ELEANOR VOSWINKEL Poem Text First Line: In picardy the shadows creep Last Line: In picardy. Subject(s): Death; Heroism; Shadows; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines WHO ARE THE HEROES!, by JAMES NICHOLSON Poem Text First Line: Who are the heroes? - the men who labour Last Line: God save the labourer! Still be our prayer. Subject(s): Heroism; Labor & Laborers; Heroes; Heroines; Work; Workers WITHERSPOON, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Bear with us then a moment, if we turn Last Line: They shall be built in strength along thy border. Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines WRITTEN ON A MARBLE, by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The world's something bigger Last Line: Was only a game at taw. Alternate Author Name(s): Aikin, Anna Letitia Subject(s): Heroism; Heroes; Heroines WRITTEN ON THE DEATH OF OUR BELOVED GENERAL STONEWALL JACKSON, by CAROLINE AUGUSTA BALL Poem Text First Line: There's a wail of woe on the summer breeze Last Line: His last victory gained, his rest has won. Subject(s): American Civil War; Death; Heroism; Jackson, Thomas (stonewall) (1824-1863); United States - History; Dead, The; Heroes; Heroines |
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