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...THE JOBHOLDER by DAVID IGNATOW O SOUTHLAND! by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON ON CARPACCIO'S PICTURE: THE DREAM OF ST. URSALA; SONNET by AMY LOWELL SAINT PATRICK by EDWIN MARKHAM HOMAGE TO SEXTUS PROPERTIUS: 3 by EZRA POUND OCTAVES: 8 by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON |