Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SONG FOR DECORATION DAY, by HELEN C. BACON


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SONG FOR DECORATION DAY, by                    
First Line: Bring forth the flowers
Last Line: Bright garlands strew o'er their graves everywhere.
Subject(s): Holidays; Memorial Day; Declaration Day


BRING forth the flowers,
Sweet fragrant flowers,
Born in the sunshine
And sparkling with dew;
Here while we sing,
Gladly we bring
Offerings meet for the brave and true.
Daisies and buttercups, roses and lilies fair,
Dainty forget-me-nots, violets blue.

Bring forth the flowers, sweet fragrant flowers,
Offerings sweet for the brave and the true.
Heap high the flowers,
Sweet-scented flowers,
Bright garlands strew o'er their graves everywhere;
While just above,
The flag that we love
Still floats its stars and stripes on the air.
Flag of our Union, brave soldiers defend thee,
Lay down their lives for thy color so fair,
Heap high the flowers, sweet-scented flowers,
Bright garlands strew o'er their graves everywhere.





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