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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: WASHINGTON, GEORGE (1732-1799) Matches Found: 142 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` 22-FEB, by JOHN UPDIKE Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Three boys, american, in dungarees Last Line: Looked forward to the summer that is past Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) A GOOD, GREAT NAME, by FRANCES ELIZABETH CAROLINE WILLARD Poem Text First Line: A good, great name!' so speak the bells Last Line: "it shall sing on, ""a good, great name!" Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) AN ADDRESS TO THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF ... AMERICAN ARMY, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Accept, great men, that share of honest praise Last Line: Alike in merits, and alike in fame! Subject(s): American Revolution; Army - United States; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ANDRE'S LAST REQUEST [OR, REQUEST TO WASHINGTON] [OCTOBER 1, 1780], by NATHANIEL PARKER WILLIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: It is not the fear of death Last Line: By a soldier's death! Subject(s): American Revolution; Andre, John (1750-1780); Capital Punishment; History; Military Justice; Presidents, United States; Soldiers; Washington, George (1732-1799); Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty; Historians; Courts Martial AT THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here let the brows be bared Last Line: His laurels dim! Subject(s): Funerals; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799); Burials BOOKS NEVER TELL, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Full Text Last Line: The perfect boy hebmust have been! Subject(s): Washington, George (1732-1799) CHAIN OF DATES, by ADA SIMPSON SHERWOOD Poem Source First Line: In seventeen hundred thirty-two Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) CONTRAST, by WILDA LEE CUMMINGS Poem Text First Line: He was a man of greatness and glory Last Line: That was washington, too. Subject(s): Boys; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) DEED, by JOSEPHINE MILES Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: As george washington hacked at his cherry tree, Subject(s): Washington, George (1732-1799); Christianity DUTCH ODE TO WASHINGTON, SELS., by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: No lofty monument thy greatness needs Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY, by MRS. MADRID H. SMITH Poem Text First Line: George washington, a name to love and revere Last Line: Founder of old glory, the red, white, and blue. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) FEBRUARY SPEAKS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Because I am so very small Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) FIRST, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: First in war Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) FLAG'S MESSAGE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We honor our flag so bright Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) FOR A LITTLE PUPIL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Napoleon was great, I know Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) FROM POTOMAC TO MERRIMAC, by EDWARD EVERETT HALE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Do you know how the people of all the land Last Line: Forever and a day! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: In seventeen hundred thirty-two Last Line: And earthly life shall end Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); GEORGE WASHINGTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: By broad potomac's silent shore Last Line: Art to his fame no aid hath lent; / his country is his monument Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); GEORGE WASHINGTON, by LAURA REW BIXBY Poem Text First Line: A nation was born in a vast new domain Last Line: Of a self-governed people. May they honor his name! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; United States - History; United States - Politics & Government; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by ALICE CRAIG EDGERTON Poem Source First Line: From time's beginning it was foreordained Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by MARYANN WEEKS ELLIS Poem Text First Line: First in war was he Last Line: His valiant deeds will ever recall. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by ROSE L. HERZOG Poem Text First Line: Twas in seventeen hundred and thirty - two Last Line: Yet each may have part in this bicentenary. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by JOHN HALL INGHAM Poem Text First Line: This was the man god gave us when the hour Last Line: The everlasting surges of the tide. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: How did george washington look Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, by CARLO VILLA Poem Source First Line: Sometimes the captain feels unwell Last Line: We must write him a letter Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON - A PORTRAIT, by MINNIE PARKER MCCOWN Poem Text First Line: We do not think of him as fair of face Last Line: A soul of adamant, undaunted and sublime. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE LOSS OF HIS TEETH, by DIANE WAKOSKI Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: An ultimate / in the un-romantic Last Line: Got the teeth in your mouth Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Teeth; Washington, George (1732-1799); Toothaches GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE LOSS OF HIS TEETH, by DIANE WAKOSKI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: An ultimate %in the un-romantic Last Line: Got the teeth in your mouth Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Teeth; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS LUCKY!, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I am eight years old Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) GEORGE WASHINGTON, LOVER, by GREG HEWETT Poem Source First Line: I always preferred the quiet life Last Line: I am the good wife Subject(s): Masculinity (psychology); Men; Presidents, United States; Washington, D.c.; Washington, George (1732-1799) GREAT WASHINGTON, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Full Text Last Line: To you, great washington! Subject(s): Washington, George (1732-1799) GREAT WITHOUT POMP, WITHOUT AMBITION BRAVE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) HAIL, BRIGHTEST BANNER THAT FLOATS ON THE GALE, by WILLIAM S. ROBINSON Poem Source Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) HATCHET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: George washington, though great was he Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) HIS EXCELLENCY GENERAL WASHINGTON, by PHILLIS WHEATLEY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Celestial choir! Enthron'd in realms of light Last Line: With gold unfading, washington! Be thine. Alternate Author Name(s): Peters, Phillis Variant Title(s): George Washington Subject(s): Love - Loss Of; Mortality; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) HONOR WASHINGTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We're here today to honor washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) IN PRAISE OF WASHINGTON, by ELIZA COOK Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) JOHN HENRY JONES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I think I'll be like washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) JOLLY SOLDIER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: I once was a seaman stout and bold Last Line: "abd I'll still be the jolly, jolly soldier" Subject(s): "holidays;presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); LIKE WASHINGTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: We cannot all be washingtons Last Line: They do their best when they are smaller Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); LITTLE GIRL AND WASHINGTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I'd like to be like washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) LONG, LONG AGO (2), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Back in our history long, long ago Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) MARY, MOTHER OF WASHINGTON, by EDNA DEAN PROCTOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Children of fair saint botolph's town Last Line: Mary, mother of washington! Alternate Author Name(s): Dean Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799); Washinton, Mary Ball MEANING OF W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: W is for washington, noble and brave Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) MOUNT VERNON, THE HOME OF WASHINGTON, by WILLIAM DAY Poem Source First Line: There dwelt the man, the flower of human kind Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) NATIONAL COLORS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The red has been dyed with the blood of the brave Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) NEVER BREAK A PROMISE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: If you wish to be respected Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) NOW WE SING OF WASHINGTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) O NAME FOREVER TO THY COUNTRY DEAR!, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) OCCASIONED BY GENERAL WASHINGTON'S ARRIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The great unequal conflict passed Last Line: And all the pageant scene expires. Subject(s): American Revolution; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ODE FOR GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, by HUMBERT WOLFE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: No spartan tube, no attic shell Last Line: That palsied arm no more whirls on the waste of war. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ODE FOR WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Welcome to the day returning Last Line: Trust us, while we honor thee! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ODE TO WASHINGTON, by LILLIAN R. FLETCHER Poem Text First Line: Out of the pages of history, beyond our memories' kin Last Line: Beyond the dim horizon, light of tomorrow's star. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ODE; FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY, by CHARLES SPRAGUE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The bugle is hushed, and the war-blade is sheathed Last Line: "sleep, spoiler of nations, the slumber of time!" Subject(s): American Revolution; Lafayette, Marie Joseph, Marquis De; Presidents, United States; Veterans; Washington, George (1732-1799) OLD CAMBRIDGE, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: And can it be you've found a place Last Line: As all the world shall know! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ON THE BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON, by JOHN GARDINER CALKINS BRAINARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Behold the mossed corner-stone dropped from the wall Last Line: And to thee be the glory alone. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) OUR FLAG IS FLOATING TODAY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The stories of battle and raid Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) OUR GUIDE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We celebrate the memory of our first president Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) OUR NOBLE WASHINGTON, by MARIE IRISH Poem Source First Line: There is a hero we love well Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) OUR WASHINGTON, by ELIZA W. DURBIN Poem Text First Line: O son of virginia, thy mem'ry divine Last Line: And the land that is hallowed by washington's grave. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) PANEGYRIC ON WASHINGTON, by ELIZA COOK Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: He fought, but not with love of strife; he struck but to defend Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) PATRIOTIC POEM, by DIANE WAKOSKI Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: George washington, your name is on my lips Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) PATRIOTIC POEM, by DIANE WAKOSKI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: George washington, your name is on my lips Last Line: When will I finally become the first president's wife? Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) POINT OF THAT PYRAMID WHOSE SOLID BASE, by ? AIKIN Poem Source Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) RIGHT IDEA, WRONG RIVER, by NED PASTOR Poem Source First Line: Washington crossed the delaware Last Line: Across the hudson for that man? Subject(s): Bridges; Memory; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) SHE DANCED WITH WASHINGTON, by ELVIRA SNYDER MILLER Poem Source First Line: With powdered locks and brocade gown Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) SOLDIER, STATESMAN, PRESIDENT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: We're here to pay all honor to Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) SOME YEARS IN WASHINGTON'S LIFE, by M. LIZZIE STANLEY Poem Source First Line: This wintry month of storm and cold Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) SOMETHING BETTER, by CLARA J. DENTON Poem Source First Line: I cannot be a washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) STANDING THE GAFF, by WALT MASON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: If you have made some costly break, don't Last Line: Station, and with it you will always hold the world's respect and admiration. Subject(s): Admiration; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) STATES CROWNING WASINGTON (EXERCISE), by KATE BROWNLEE SHERWOOD Poem Source First Line: Maine comes marching on as one Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) SUN, MOON, STARS, AND WINDS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I am the south wind Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE BRAVE, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: For whom are your gyves? For the cowardly one Last Line: But never, in mercy, place chains on the brave! Subject(s): Courage; Freedom; Presidents, United States; Wallace, Sir William (1270-1305); Washington, George (1732-1799); Valor; Bravery; Liberty THE EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF WASHINGTON, by WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Well done! The statue, on its base of granite Last Line: Still sit supremely, and survive the storm! Subject(s): Honor; Presidents, United States; Statues; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE HONEST LITTLE BOY, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Once there was a little boy Last Line: Because he never tells a lie Variant Title(s): The Boy Who Never Told A Lie Subject(s): "honesty;presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); THE MAN WHO LOVES, by ZUELLA STERLING Poem Text First Line: George washington wore buckle and rosette Last Line: "the man who loves his mother loves his wife." Subject(s): Mothers; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE MANTLE OF WASHINGTON, by ROYALL TYLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! Heard ye not the cannons roar Last Line: For washingtons mantle is peace and free trade. Alternate Author Name(s): Old Simon; S. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE MOTHER OF WASHINGTON, by LYDIA HUNTLEY SIGOURNEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Long hast thou slept unnoted. Nature stole Last Line: Led by your teachings, and your prayers to god. Subject(s): Mothers; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE NAME OF WASHINGTON, by GEORGE PARSONS LATHROP Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sons of the youth and the truth of a nation Last Line: The name of washington! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE PRINCE OF WALES AT THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON, by FREDERICK WILLIAM HENRY MYERS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Behold he reared a race and ruled them not Last Line: The kingdom of the lord. Alternate Author Name(s): Myers, Frederic Subject(s): Edward Vii, King Of England (1841-1910); Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE SILENT MARTYR, by BERTHA V. WALKER Poem Text First Line: We've honored martha washington Last Line: Of serving just one man. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: When congress sent great washington Last Line: "so off they marched, with patriot zeal, / and took a patriot dinner" Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); THE TROOPERS (1778), by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We clattered into the village street, and up to the rose and crown Last Line: "but death to a thing like a tyrant king, and his vassal, my great lord howe!" Subject(s): American Revolution; Great Britain - Rulers; Howe, Richard. Earl Howe (1726-1799); Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE TWENTY-SECOND OF FEBRUARY, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Pale is the february sky Last Line: Increase of honors to his name. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE VOW OF WASHINGTON, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: The sword was sheathed: in april's sun Last Line: Repeat with us the pledge a century old! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL, by CLARA BECK Poem Text First Line: Dreams are visions of the night Last Line: And nations join to hail him chief. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, D.c.; Washington, George (1732-1799) THERE ARE MANY FLAGS IN MANY LANDS, by MARY HOWSLISTER Poem Source Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) THIRTEEN COLONIES, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: One little colony in a land so new Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) TO THE SHADE OF WASHINGTON, by RICHARD ALSOP Poem Source First Line: Exalted chief, in thy superior mind Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) UNDER THE OLD ELM; READ AT CAMBRIDGE ON 100TH ANNIVERSAY ..., by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Words pass as the wind, but where great deeds were done Last Line: Virginia, fitly named from england's manly queen! Subject(s): American Revolution; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) VISITING MOUNT VERNON AND PLAYING HOMAGE ..., by K'ANG YU-WEI Poem Source First Line: Swiftly flows the emerald potomac river Last Line: Democracy for myriad ages will celebrate these three sacred %mounds Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: We all will honor washington Last Line: While battle and freedom lead us on / we all will honor washington Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); WASHINGTON, by JOHN STUART BLACKIE Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: I will sing the grand new world Subject(s): Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by JOHN PAUL BOCOCK Poem Source First Line: Those glorious wars are long since sped Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by D. H. BOLLES Poem Source First Line: Transcendent man! His mortal part Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by HEZEKIAH BUTTERWORTH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Arise - 'tis the day of our washington's glory Last Line: Whose honor was gained by his service to man! Variant Title(s): Crown Our Washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Privations grim were his to bear Last Line: Men's right to freedom might have been %a century more delayed Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by WILLIAM HERBERT (1778-1847) Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A better prize / there is for man, a glory for this world Last Line: Sway'd once by vicious caesars. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by JOSEPH HOPKINSON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Sound, sound the trump of fame Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by HARRIET MONROE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, hero of our younger race! Last Line: The strong who, having wrought, can never, never die. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: God wills no man a slave. The man most meek Last Line: While time endures, first citizen of earth. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Great and loved and rev'renced patriot Last Line: And fame shall evermore be thine. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by NANCY BYRD TURNER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: He played by the river when he was young Last Line: He loved america all his life! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Washington, washington, we would ask that we Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by BERTYE YOUNG WILLIAMS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Long are the years since he fell asleep Last Line: "first in the hearts of his countrymen." Alternate Author Name(s): Williams, B. Y. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by MARY WINGATE Poem Text First Line: O noble brow, so wise in thought! Last Line: Shall turn to thee, o washington. Variant Title(s): When Shall We See Thy Like Again? Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text First Line: First of our great, we bring Last Line: Our debt for your great worthiness. Subject(s): February; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON ACROSTIC (FROM BYRON'S ODE TO NAPOLEON), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Where may the wearied eye repose Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON AT HOME, by JENNIE TRIPLETT Poem Text First Line: Today I fain would walk or ride Last Line: Here I would toil and cast my lot. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON AT TRENTON, by RICHARD WATSON GILDER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Since ancient time began Last Line: Or can against the heroic heart of man prevail. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE, by R. G. SUTHERLAND Poem Source First Line: With his lean, ragged levies, undismayed Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON HYMN, by ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Praise to thee, o god of freedom Last Line: Than another washington. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON IN WALL STREET, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Sublime, where traffic's billows beat Last Line: Their father blesses them. Subject(s): Love; New York City - Revolutionary Period; Presidents, United States; Wall Street, New York City; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON PLAYLET, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: George washington was born Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON! FEB. 22, 1732, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Bright natal morn! What face appears Last Line: Where'er thou rulest, -- washington! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, by CHARLES S. DAVIS Poem Text First Line: All hail, thou glorious morn Last Line: Columbia's son. Subject(s): Birthdays; Holidays; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: No rockets flamed in sudden fire Last Line: The grandest name that stars the state. Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Babies; Birthdays; Mothers; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799); Infants WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, by MARGARET ELIZABETH SANGSTER (1894-1981) Poem Text First Line: Tis splendid to live so grandly Last Line: Keep the thought of your natal day. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY (FIRST CELEBRATION IN THE NEW CENTURY), by ARTHUR W. UPSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Earth, that hast countless aeons of swift days Last Line: But was foreplanned with elemental things. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S CHERRY TREE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: This is the trunk so black and straight Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PARTY, by ADA SIMPSON SHERWOOD Poem Source First Line: Come, all who love a merry tale Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S COLORS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: I bring, today, three emblems Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S FLAG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Flags flying in the air Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S LIFE IN SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: First there was the little boy Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S MUSIC, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The violin speaks Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S NAME IN THE HALL OF FAME, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Republics are ungrateful, but ours, its best-loved son Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs. Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S RUSE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When georgie would not go to bed Last Line: "you know I cannot lie." Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S STATUE, by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Yes! Rear thy guardian hero's form Last Line: Of brothers o'er the deep! Alternate Author Name(s): Browne, Felicia Dorothea Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S STATUE, by HENRY THEODORE TUCKERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The quarry whence thy form majestic sprung Last Line: Renew the patriot's vow! Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON'S VOW, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How felt the land in every part Subject(s): Holidays; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON-MONTH, by WILLIAM MCKENDREE CARLETON Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: February, february %how your moods and actions vary Alternate Author Name(s): Carleton, Will Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON; BRIGHTEST NAME ON HISTORY'S PAGE, by ELIZA COOK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Land of the west! Though passing brief the record of thine age Last Line: But bear me from my own fair land to that of washington! Variant Title(s): Washington;tribute To Washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WASHINGTON; INSCRIPTION AT MOUNT VERNON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "washington, the brave, the wise, the good" Last Line: "and in the hope of religion, immortality" Subject(s): "presidents, United States;religion;washington, George (1732-1799);" Theology WASHINTON'S TOMB, by LYDIA HUNTLEY SIGOURNEY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Tomb of the mighty dead! Last Line: Washington! Subject(s): Graves; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799); Tombs; Tombstones WHAT DID WASHINGTON DO, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: If we are going to choose today Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WHAT DO WE SPELL, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Great was the hero whose name we shall spell Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WHEN OUR LAND WAS NEW, by ANNETTE WYNNE Poem Text Last Line: Thank you, washington! Subject(s): Washington, George (1732-1799) WHEN THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY WAS A LITTLE BOY LIKE ME, by ALICE CRAIG EDGERTON Poem Source First Line: I do not picture washington Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) WHITE FRIEND, by CHRIS FLEET Poem Source First Line: Last november I drove a white friend Last Line: The white soiled locks of george washington %disappearing into the corn Subject(s): Friendship; Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) YANKEE DOODLE, by NICHOLAS VACHEL LINDSAY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dawn this morning burned all red Last Line: While seas roll on in laughter. Alternate Author Name(s): Lindsay, Vachel Subject(s): Patriotism; Presidents, United States; Singing & Singers; Washington, George (1732-1799); Songs YANKEE DOODLE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: When washington was very young Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) ZEALOUS PATRIOT, by SUSIE MONTGOMERY BEST Poem Source First Line: If there was a war I'd get my gun Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799) |
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