Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GEORGE WASHINGTON, by ANONYMOUS First Line: In seventeen hundred thirty-two Last Line: And earthly life shall end Subject(s): "presidents, United States;washington, George (1732-1799); | ||||||||
(A recitation for five small boys. Let each boy hold in his right hand a card with date, lifting it high during his recitation.) 1732 In Seventeen Hundred Thirty-Two George Washington was born; Truth, goodness, skill, and glory high, His whole life did adorn. 1775 In Seventeen Hundred Seventy-Five, The chief command he took Of all the army in the State And ne'er his flag forsook. 1783 In Seventeen Hundred Eighty-Three Retired to private life He saw his much-loved country free From battle and from strife. 1789 In Seventeen Hundred Eighty-Nine The country with one voice, Proclaimed him President to shine, Blessed by the people's choice. 1799 In Seventeen Hundred Ninety-Nine The nation's tears were shed, To see the Patriot life resign, And sleep among the dead. All As "first in war, and first in peace," As patriot, father, friend, He will be blessed till time shall cease, And earthly life shall end. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SITTING BULL IN SERBIA by WILLIAM JAY SMITH TO THE EXCELLENT ORINDA by PHILO PHILIPPA EPIGRAM OCCASIONED BY CIBBER'S VERSES IN PRAISE OF NASH: 1 by ALEXANDER POPE THE GIFT OF THE GODS by JOHN GODFREY SAXE TO CHRISTOPHER NORTH by ALFRED TENNYSON BEAU NASH by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER BEAU NASH AND THE ROMAN, OR THE TWO ERAS by CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER TIS A LITTLE JOURNEY by ANONYMOUS |
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