A soldier's emblem lost for many a year Was found beneath a dusty, rubbish pile; Mute witness to a hero's station here, Who proudly wore the symbol for awhile. On dark blue homespun coat, now in decay, Was finely sewn this honor token: old Despoiled—its purple heart a sodden gray— Forgotten badge, time-eaten, prey to mold! Some valiant soldier met a dangerous foe, Courageously he volunteered his life; His daring deed—who would not like to know: What victory was won through mortal strife? What record holds this gallant soldier's name Who earned this military badge of fame? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE IN TWILIGHT by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET THE AUDACIOUS by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON THE BLACK RUNNER by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON SORROWING LOVE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD EARTH IS ENOUGH by EDWIN MARKHAM SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY: REV. LEMUEL WILEY by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |