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| Searching... Subject: AMERICAN REVOLUTION Matches Found: 287 "BRAVE PAULDING AND THE SPY [SEPTEMBER 23, 1780]", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Come all you brave americans Last Line: "success to north america, / ye sons of liberty" Subject(s): "american Revolution;andre, John (1750-1780);paulding, John (1758-1818);soldiers; "EVACUATION OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH, 1783", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: They come!-they come!-the heroes come Last Line: "and bless, oh! Bless america!" Subject(s): American Revolution;freedom;new York City - Revolutionary Period;peace;victory; Liberty "INDEPENDENCE BELL - JULY 4, 1776", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: There was a tumult in the city Last Line: "which, please god, shall never die!" Subject(s): American Revolution;fourth Of July;liberty Bell;patriotism; Independence Day "OFF FROM BOSTON [MARCH 4, 1776]", by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "sons of valor, taste the glories" Last Line: "from this land, so happy, driven, / never stain its bosom more" Subject(s): American Revolution;boston A BALLAD FOR A BOY, by WILLIAM JOHNSON CORY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When george the third was reigning, a hundred years ago Last Line: And treat some rescued breton as a comrade and a guest. Subject(s): American Revolution - French Involvement; Farmer, George; Navy - Great Britain; English Navy A BALLAD OF PRINCETON BATTLE, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Along assunpink's woody bank we left our campfires Last Line: The men who make a nation great are men who dare to die. Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): American Revolution; Princeton, Battle Of (1777) A CAPE COD WOOD ROAD, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The silent woodlands bend above Last Line: The real is here, it is not there! Subject(s): American Revolution; Cape Cod; Roads; Paths; Trails A DIALOGUE BETWEEN GEORGE AND FOX, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Good charly fox, your counsel I implore Last Line: And france, triumphant, stems the subject main. Subject(s): American Revolution; Fox, Charles James (1749-1806); George Iii, King Of England (1738-1820); Great Britain - Foreign Relations; Navy - France; Navy - Great Britain; Navy - Spain; French Navy; English Navy; Spanish Navy A DIALOGUE INTITLED THE KIND MASTER AND THE DUTIFUL SERVANT, by JUPITER HAMMON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come my servant, follow me Last Line: And seek the joy of heav'n. Finis. Subject(s): American Revolution; Worship A LONDON DIALOGUE, BETWEEN MY LORDS, DUNMORE AND GERMAINE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ever since I returned to my dear native shore Last Line: We can spare you some hundreds to pay for the dozen. Subject(s): American Revolution; Murray, John. 4th Earl Of Dunmore A NEW BALLAD, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "rouse, britons! At length" Last Line: "a frenchman, a spaniard, a yankee! / derry down, down, hey derry down" Subject(s): American Revolution A NEW WAR SONG BY SIR PETER PARKER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "my lords, with your leave" Last Line: "the continent, whole, / we will take, be my soul, / if the cowardly yankees will let us" Subject(s): "american Revolution;charleston, South Carolina;parker, Sir Peter (1721-1811); A NEW YORK TORY TO HIS FRIEND IN PHILADELPHIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear sir, I'm so anxious to hear of your health Last Line: The rebellion is done -- for the trumbull is taken! Subject(s): American Revolution A NEW YORK TORY'S EPISTLE TO ONE OF HIS FRIENDS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dark glooms the day that sees me leave this shore Last Line: He reigns secure the monarch of the wild. Subject(s): American Revolution; Exiles A PASQUINADE, by JOSEPH STANSBURY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Has the marquis of lafayette Last Line: "witness burgoyne, and two famous brothers!" Variant Title(s): A New Song Subject(s): American Revolution A PICTURE OF HIS TIMES, WITH OCCASIONAL REFLECTIONS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Still round the world triumphant discord flies Last Line: Emerge new mountains, or new oceans rise. Subject(s): American Revolution A POEM CONTAINING SOME REMARKS ON THE PRESENT WAR, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Britons grown big with pride Last Line: Their raptured tongues do tell / their joys great Subject(s): American Revolution;boston A RENEGADO EPISTLE TO THE INDEPENDENT AMERICANS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We tories, who lately were frightened away Last Line: The worst that can happen is -- feathers and tar. Subject(s): American Revolution; Exiles; Treason & Traitors A SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "smile, massachusetts, smile" Last Line: "defiance bid to tyrants' frown, / and glory will your valor crown" Subject(s): American Revolution;boston A SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "hark! 'tis freedom that calls, come, patriots" Last Line: And strew the way over with flowers Subject(s): American Revolution;soldiers A SONG ABOUT CHARLESTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: King hancock sat in regal state Last Line: "hearts which with native valor glowed, / hearts of true british mould" Subject(s): "american Revolution;charleston, South Carolina;lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810); A SONG FOR LEXINGTON, by ROBERT KELLEY WEEKS Poem Text First Line: The spring came earlier on Last Line: Our first immortal name! Subject(s): American Revolution; Fourth Of July; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Independence Day; Concord, Battle Of A SPEECH THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SPOKEN BY THE KING ..., by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My lords, I can hardly from weeping refrain Last Line: Let us conquer -- or go to the devil together. Subject(s): American Revolution; George Iii, King Of England (1738-1820) AARON BURR'S WOOING, by EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From the commander's quarters on westchester Last Line: "he'll forgive this night's tryst with the widow prevost!" Subject(s): American Revolution; Burr, Aaron (1756-1836); Courtship ABOUT SAVANNAH, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Come let us rejoice Last Line: "huzza for the king and prevost, sir" Subject(s): "american Revolution;estaing, Jean Baptiste De (1729-1794);navy - France;prevost, Augustine;savannah, Georgia;" French Navy ACROSS THE DELAWARE, by WILLIAM MCKENDREE CARLETON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The winter night is cold and drear Last Line: And god has crossed the delaware! Alternate Author Name(s): Carleton, Will Subject(s): American Revolution; Delaware (river); Trenton, Battle Of (1776) AH, 'TIS IN VAIN THE PEACEFUL DIN, by HENRY DAVID THOREAU Poem Text Poet's Biography Last Line: By no laconian rill Subject(s): New England; American Revolution AMERICA A PROPHECY, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The shadowy daughter of urthona stood before red orc Last Line: But tho' obscur'd, this is the form of the angelic land. Subject(s): American Revolution; Bible; Mythology; Prophecy & Prophets AMERICA FOREVER; OR, A DEFIANCE TO THE BULWARK OF RELIGION, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Great britain in her glory, american doth engage Last Line: We will try the operation with powder, shot and bull Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States AMERICA INDEPENDENT, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To him who would relate the story right Last Line: Wafting the produce of the rural vale. Subject(s): American Revolution; Great Britain AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, by FRANCIS HOPKINSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Make room, all ye kingdoms, in history renown Last Line: When men fight for freedom, they must be victorious. Variant Title(s): Camp Ballad Subject(s): American Revolution; United States - Continental Congress; United States - Declaration Of Independence AMERICAN LIBERTY, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Great guardians of our freedom, we pursue Last Line: Suc is the godlike glory to be free Subject(s): American Revolution; Independence AMERICAN TIMES, by JONATHAN ODELL Poem Source First Line: When faction, pois'nous as the scorpion's Last Line: And indignation gathers in the verse Subject(s): American Revolution - French Involvement; Freedom; U.s. - Congress AN ADDRESS TO THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF ... AMERICAN ARMY, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text 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) AN ANCIENT PROPHECY, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When a certain great king, whose initial is g Last Line: And your lion shall growl, but hardly bite more. -- Subject(s): American Revolution; Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805); George Iii, King Of England (1738-1820) ANDRE, by CHARLOTTE FISKE BATES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: This is the place where andre met that death Last Line: Had been his name, -- if that, indeed, could be! Alternate Author Name(s): Roge, Mme. Subject(s): American Revolution; Andre, John (1750-1780); Capital Punishment; Soldiers; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty 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 ARNOLD AT STILLWATER, by THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ah, you mistake me, comrades, to think that my heart is steel! Last Line: Fell from the patriot's heaven down to the loyalist's hell! Subject(s): American Revolution; Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801); Courage; Soldiers; Valor; Bravery ARNOLD THE VILE TRAITOR, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "arnold! The name, as heretofore, / shall now be benedict no more" Last Line: "and odious for the blackest crimes, / arnold shall stink to latest times" Subject(s): "american Revolution;arnold, Benedict (1741-1801);soldiers; ARNOLD'S DEPARTURE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: With evil omens from the harbour sails / the ill-fated ship that worthless arnol Last Line: And a fat lamb, in sacrifice, shall die. Subject(s): American Revolution; Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801); Soldiers; Treason & Traitors ASSUNPINK AND PRINCETON [JANUARY 3, 1777], by THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Glorious the day when in arms at assunpink Last Line: And you and your children would not have been free. Subject(s): American Revolution; Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805); Princeton, Battle Of (1777); Reed, James (1724-1807); St. Clair, Arthur (1736-1818) BALLAD, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Rise, rise, bright genius rise Last Line: Sing washington and common sense Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; U.s. - Continental Army; War BARNEY'S INVITATION, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come all ye lads who know no fear Last Line: Success to the hyder ali. Subject(s): American Revolution; Barney, Joshua (1759-1818); Navy - United States; Sea Battles; American Navy; Naval Warfare BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, by SIDNEY LANIER Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Then haste ye, prescott and revere! Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775) BATTLE OF TRENTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: On christmas day in seventy-six Subject(s): American Revolution BEELZEBUB'S REMONSTRANCE (ON RIVINGTON'S APOLOGY FOR LYING), by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Your golden dreams, your flattering schemes Last Line: Will bolt him in, and keep him there! Subject(s): American Revolution; Lies; Rivington, James (1724-1803) BENNINGTON, by WILLIAM HENRY BABCOCK Poem Text First Line: A cycle was closed and rounded Last Line: The earthworks at bennington. Alternate Author Name(s): Babcock, W. H. Subject(s): American Revolution; Bennington, Battle Of (1777) BETTY ZANE, by THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Women are timid, cower and shrink Last Line: Mingles the blood of betty zane. Subject(s): American Revolution; Fort Henry, Battle Of (1777); Native Americans; Zane, Elizabeth; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America BICENTENNIAL, by JOHN CIARDI Poet's Biography First Line: This official bicentennial arts person programming Subject(s): American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Williams, William Carlos (1883-1963) BICENTENNIAL, by JOHN CIARDI Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: This official bicentennial arts person programming Last Line: A wall of buttons blinking data dead Subject(s): American Revolution Bicentennial (1976); Williams, William Carlos (1883-1963) BIRTHDAY SONG, by JONATHAN ODELL Poem Source First Line: Time was when america hallow'd the morn Subject(s): American Revolution BOLD HAWTHORNE [OR, HATHORNE], by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The twenty-second of august Subject(s): American Revolution BOSTON COMMON: 1774, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The streets are thronged with trampling feet Last Line: The pipe-clayed belts of gage's men. Subject(s): American Revolution; Boston BOSTON TEA, by DAVID WADSWORTH CANNON JR. Poem Source First Line: The ladies of the d.A.R Subject(s): Daughters Of The American Revolution BUNKER HILL, by GEORGE HENRY CALVERT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Not yet, not yet; steady, steady! Last Line: His steed he spurred, in haste to lead such noble men. Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of BUNKER HILL, by WILLIAM A. PHELON Poem Text First Line: A low redoubt, dug into tumbled earth-- Last Line: Of bunker, hill, and its immortal name! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; War BUNKER HILL, JUNE 17, by GEORGE LUNT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hill, on whose green, eternal crest Last Line: Mid the old fires of bunker-hill! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Patriotism; Soldiers; War BUNKER HILL, JUNE 17, 1840, by GEORGE LUNT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We've been up the brave old hill, brother Last Line: Still keep it free, or die!' Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Soldiers BUNKER'S HILL, by JOHN NEAL Poem Source First Line: No shout disturbed the night Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of BUNKER'S HILL, OR THE SOLDIER'S LAMENTATION, by JOHN FREETH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am a jolly soldier, / enlisted years ago Last Line: Be destined to the cord. Alternate Author Name(s): Free, John Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Fights; Lament; Soldiers BURGOYNE'S PROCLAMATION, by WILLIAM+(1) LIVINGSTON Poem Source First Line: By john burgoyne and burgoyne john, sir Subject(s): American Revolution; Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) CALDWELL OF SPRINGFIELD [JUNE 23, 1780], by FRANCIS BRET HARTE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here's the spot. Look around you. Above on the height Last Line: But not always a hero like this, -- and that's all. Alternate Author Name(s): Harte, Bret Subject(s): American Revolution; Caldwell, James (1734-1781); New Jersey; Patriotism; Revenge CAPTAIN JONES' INVITATION, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thou, who on some dark mountain's brow Last Line: Learn what it is to go to sea. Subject(s): American Revolution; Jones, John Paul (1747-1792); Sea; Ocean CAPTAIN MOLLY AT MONMOUTH, by WILLIAM COLLINS (1721-1759) Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: On the bloody field of monmouth flashed the guns of greene and wayne Variant Title(s): Molly Maguire At Monmout Subject(s): American Revolution; Maguire, Molly CARMEN BELLICOSUM, by GUY HUMPHREYS MCMASTER Poem Text First Line: In their ragged regimentals Last Line: Hurling death! Variant Title(s): The Old Continentals Subject(s): American Revolution; Brandywine Creek, Battle Of (1777); Patriotism; War CHARLESTON RETAKEN; DEC. 14, 1782, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As some half-vanquished lion Last Line: Did slowly disappear. Subject(s): American Revolution; Charleston, South Carolina CONCORD HYMN; SUNG AT COMPLETION OF CONCORD MONUMENT, 1836, by RALPH WALDO EMERSON Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: By the rude bridge that arched the flood Last Line: The shaft we raise to them and thee. Variant Title(s): The Concord Fight;hymn: Sung At The Completion Of The Concord Mounument Subject(s): American Revolution; Americans; Concord, Massachusetts; Fourth Of July; Freedom; Massachusetts; Monuments; Mourning; Napoleon I (1769-1821); Patriotism; Soldiers; United States; War; Independence Day; Liberty; Bereavement; America CONVIVIAL SONG FOR GENERAL MORRIS, by ROYALL TYLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Talk not of your washingtons Last Line: The governor's seat. Alternate Author Name(s): Old Simon; S. Subject(s): Allen, Ira (1751-1814); American Revolution; Bradley, Stephen R. (1754-1830); Chittenden, Thomas (1730-1797); Enos, Roger; Lyon, Matthew (1746-1822); Morris, Lewis Richard (1760-1825); Sullivan, John (1740-1795); Tichenor, Isaac (1754-1838); Vermont CORNWALLIS'S SURRENDER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: When british troops first landed here Last Line: And may great britain rue the day / her hostile bands came hither Variant Title(s): Cornwallis Burgoyned Subject(s): "american Revolution;cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805);yorktown Campaign (1781); CRUISE OF THE FAIR AMERICAN, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: The twenty-second of august Last Line: Success to fair america %and our good privateer Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States CRY TO BATTLE, by JONATHAN MITCHELL SEWALL Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Ye see mankind the same in every age Last Line: But the whole boundless continent is %yours! Subject(s): American Revolution; Heroism; Military Service, Compulsory; Tyranny And Tyrants; U.s. - History DAUGHTERS (AND SONS) OF THE MAERICAN REVOLUTION, by G. TOD STONE Poem Source First Line: I stare at that old photo %anonymous blackman engulfed Last Line: Black-faced %though some are white today... Subject(s): American Revolution; Photography And Photographers DAWN AT LEXINGTON, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A stealthy tramping through the dark Last Line: Flooding the world with light! Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Revere, Paul (1735-1818); War; Concord, Battle Of DIALOGUE, AT HYDE-PARK CORNER, LONDON, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let those, who will, be proud and sneer Last Line: We'll stay and guard our native shore. Subject(s): American Revolution; Burgoyne, John (1722-1792); Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805) ENGLAND AND AMERICA IN 1782, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O thou, that sendest out the man Last Line: Will vibrate to the doom. Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Great Britain; Patriotism; Liberty EPIGRAM, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Quote satan to arnold: 'my worthy good fellow' Last Line: "you'll permit me, I hope, to die in my shoes" Subject(s): "american Revolution;arnold, Benedict (1741-1801);soldiers; EPIGRAM, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "rudely forced to drink tea, massachusetts" Last Line: The one who begins or resists the assault? Save Subject(s): American Revolution;boston Tea Party EPIGRAM, OCCASIONED BY TITLE OF RIVINGTON'S ROYAL GAZETTE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Says satan to jemmy, 'I hold you a bet' Last Line: "a sett of new types, and a sett of new lies." Subject(s): American Revolution; Lies; Newspapers; Rivington, James (1724-1803); Journalism; Journalists ETHAN ALLEN, SELS., by GEORGE LANSING RAYMOND Poem Source First Line: The bell that rang at lexington Subject(s): Allen, Ethan (1738-1789); American Revolution; Soldiers EVACUATION OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: They come! They come! The heroes come Last Line: "the toast is, 'freedom's favorite son, / health, peace, and joy to washington" Subject(s): American Revolution;new York City; "manhattan;new York, New York;the Big Apple; FABLE, by DAVID MATTHEWS Poem Source First Line: Rejoice, americans, rejoice! Last Line: Frenchmen, like storks, love frogs--to eat 'em Subject(s): American Revolution - French Involvement; Independence; U.s. - Congress; U.s. - Politics And Government FAVORITE SONG, CELEBRATING THE NAVAL PROWESS OF AMERICA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: That power that form'd th' unmeasur'd seas Last Line: The continent, and all the sea, %but rule proud albion too Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States FORT GRISWOLD, SEPT. 6, 1781, by JOHN GARDINER CALKINS BRAINARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What seek ye here - ye desperate band? Last Line: Beside the fisher's bay. Subject(s): American Revolution FOURTH OF JULY ODE, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Our fathers fought for liberty Last Line: But ourselves must set us free. Subject(s): American Revolution; Fourth Of July; Independence Day FREE AMERICA, by JOSEPH WARREN Poem Text Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: That seat of science, athens Last Line: Of brave america. Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Liberty GENERAL GAGE'S SOLILOQUY, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Why, let the stricken deer go weep Last Line: "let north and george themselves such battles fight." Subject(s): American Revolution; Gage, Thomas (1721-1787) GENERAL HOWE'S LETTER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: As to kidnap the congress has long been my aim Last Line: "but, fighting or flying, - I'm your very humble" Subject(s): "american Revolution;howe, Richard. Earl Howe (1726-1799); GENERAL MERCER AT PRINCETON, by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT Poem Text First Line: Here mercer fell, with bayonet-pierced breast Last Line: And kindle in men's hearts the heroic flame. Subject(s): American Revolution; Generals; Princeton, Battle Of (1777) GEORGE THE THIRD'S SOLILOQUY, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What mean these dreams, and hideous forms that rise Last Line: Or share, what still is worse -- old charles's fate. Subject(s): American Revolution; George Iii, King Of England (1738-1820) GRANDMOTHER'S STORY OF BUNKER HILL BATTLE, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis like stirring living embers when, at eighty, one remembers Last Line: All are here! Subject(s): American Revolution; Boston; Bunker Hill, Battle Of HAARLEM HEIGHTS, by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They've turned at last! Goodby, king george Last Line: That we shall claim our own! Subject(s): American Revolution; Harlem Heights, Battle Of (1776); New York City - Revolutionary Period HANDS ACROSS SEA, by ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: England, thou breeder of heroes and of bards Last Line: "that was the noblest conquest of her rule""?" Subject(s): American Revolution HER MONOLOGUE OF DARK CREPE WITH EDGES OF LIGHT, by NORMAN DUBIE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Mistress adrienne, I have been given a bed with a pink dresser Last Line: Don't hear from you I will try to understand. Chloe. Subject(s): Adventure & Adventurers; American Revolution; Girls; Librarians & Libraries; Murder; Teaching & Teachers; Library; Librarians; Educators; Professors HYMN OF THE MORAVIAN NUNS OF BETHLEHEM; ... PULASKI'S BANNER, by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the dying flame of day Last Line: And it was his martial cloak and shroud! Subject(s): American Revolution; Pulaski, Casimir (1747-1779); Southern States; South (u.s.) INDEPENDENCE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Come all you brave soldiers, both valiant and free Last Line: And from all who'd deprive us of our %liberty Subject(s): American Revolution; Fourth Of July; Freedom; Soldiers; U.s. - Congress; U.s. - Declaration Of Independence JASPER AT FORT MOULTRIE, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I'm only a sergeant!' jasper said Last Line: All honor and praise to you! Subject(s): American Revolution; Courage; Flags - United States; Patriotism; Valor; Bravery; American Flag LEXINGTON, by PERCY MACKAYE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Where is the little town of lexington? Last Line: "let lexington be still our revolution-cry!" Alternate Author Name(s): Mackaye, Percy Wallace Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Revolutions; Liberty; Concord, Battle Of LEXINGTON DAY, 1905, by AMELIA WOODWARD TRUESDELL Poem Text First Line: On the hundred and thirtieth lexington day Last Line: To our sons may he be their buckler and shield! Subject(s): American Revolution; Battleships; Freedom; Heroism; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Patriotism; Liberty; Heroes; Heroines; Concord, Battle Of LEXINGTON [APRIL 19, 1775], by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Slowly the mist o'er the meadow was creeping Last Line: Floats the fair emblem her heroes have won! Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Concord, Battle Of LEXINGTON; 1775, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: No berserk thirst of blood had they Last Line: The lion of our motherland! Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Concord, Battle Of LIBERTY POLE SATIRIZED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Come, listen, good neighbors of every degree Last Line: And, huzzah king george and our %country for ever! %dery down, etc Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; U.s. - Colonial Period LIBERTY TREE, by THOMAS PAINE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In a chariot of light from the regions of day Last Line: In defence of our liberty tree. Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; United States - Continental Congress; War; Liberty LINES OCCASIONED BY RIVINGTON'S NEW TITUAL TYPES ..., by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Well - now (said the devil) it looks something better! Last Line: Of him and his arms I'll be the engraver. Subject(s): American Revolution; Newspapers; Rivington, James (1724-1803); Journalism; Journalists LINES WRITTEN ... ONE WHO HAD WATCHED .. AMERICAN & FRENCH REVOLUTIONS, by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As an almighty night doth pass away Last Line: From the pale temples of the awakening world. Subject(s): American Revolution; French Revolution (1789) LINES; SUGGESTED BY GRAVES TWO ENGLISH SOLDIERS ON CONCORD, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The same good blood that now-refills Last Line: Your graves send courage forth, and might. Subject(s): American Revolution; Concord, Massachusetts LORD CORNWALLIS TO SIR HENRY CLINTON, FROM YORK, VIRGINIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From clouds of smoke, and flames that round me glow Last Line: Nor leaves one triumph, even to hope for, more. Subject(s): American Revolution; Clinton, Sir Henry (1738-1795); Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805) LORD DUNMORE'S PETITION TO THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Humbly sheweth, / that a silly old fellow, much noted of yore Last Line: And your humble petitioner ever shall pray. Subject(s): American Revolution; Murray, John. 4th Earl Of Dunmore; Virginia (state) LORD NORTH'S RECANTATION, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: When north first began Last Line: Our glory at most / is only that - tyrants recant Subject(s): "american Revolution;north, Frederick, Lord (1732-1792);" "north, Frederick. 2d Earl Of Guilford; LOYALIST SONG, by JOSEPH STANSBURY Poem Source First Line: I've heard in old times that a sage used to say Variant Title(s): Let Us Be As Happy As Long As We Ca Subject(s): American Revolution M'FINGAL, SELS., by JOHN TRUMBULL Subject(s): American Revolution; Social Protest MACDONALD'S RAID - A.D. 1780, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I remember it well; 'twas a morn dull and gray Last Line: To those gallant old times when we fought 'gainst the king. Subject(s): American Revolution; Marion, Francis (1737-1795); South Carolina MANHATTAN CITY; A PICTURE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Fair mistress of a warlike state Last Line: And nova-scotia only claims. Subject(s): American Revolution; New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple MARYLAND RESOLVES, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: On calvert's plains new faction reigns Last Line: "from real griefs, from factious elves, / will speedily relieve ye" Subject(s): American Revolution;maryland MASSACHUSETTS SONG OF LIBERTY, by MERCY OTIS WARREN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come swallow your bumpers, ye tories, & roar Last Line: In freedom we're born, etc. Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Massachusetts; Liberty MINUTE MEN, by CLYDE ROBERTSON Poem Text First Line: A dead man on a windy dune Last Line: "wrote in blood for liberty." Subject(s): American Revolution MODERN IDOLATRY, OR ENGLISH QUIXOTISM, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: My native shades delight no more Last Line: And worship wooden monarchs -- out of fear -- Subject(s): American Revolution; Great Britain MOLLY PITCHER [JUNE 28, 1778], by LAURA ELIZABETH HOWE RICHARDS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: All day the great guns barked and roared Last Line: To hold the name of molly pitcher. Alternate Author Name(s): Richards, Laura E. Subject(s): American Revolution; Monmouth, Battle Of (1778); Pitcher, Molly (1754-1832); Mcguire, Molly; Mccauley, Mary Ludwig Hays MOLLY PITCHER [JUNE 28, 1778], by KATE BROWNLEE SHERWOOD Poem Text First Line: Twas hurry and scurry at monmouth town Last Line: And the army was wild with cheers. Subject(s): American Revolution; Monmouth, Battle Of (1778); Pitcher, Molly (1754-1832); Mcguire, Molly; Mccauley, Mary Ludwig Hays MONTGOMERY AT QUEBEC, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Round quebec's embattled walls Last Line: To the brave montgomery! Subject(s): American Revolution; Courage; Montgomery, Richard (1738-1775); Quebec, Battle Of (1775); Valor; Bravery MORGAN STANWOOD; CAPE ANN, 1775, by HIRAM RICH Poem Text First Line: Morgan stanwood, patriot! Last Line: After all, we meet. Subject(s): American Revolution; Soldiers MUGFORD'S VICTORY, by JOHN WHITE CHADWICK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Our mother, the pride of us all Last Line: And who brought him, though dead, to his own! Subject(s): American Revolution; Mugford, James; Navy - United States; Sea Battles; American Navy; Naval Warfare NATHAN HALE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: The breezes went steadily through the tall pines Last Line: "tell tyrants, to you their allegiance they owe. / no fears for the brave; no fears for the brave" Variant Title(s): The Ballad Of Nathan Hale Subject(s): "american Revolution;hale, Nathan (1755-1776); NATHAN HALE, by EUGENE GEARY Poem Source First Line: Speed, speed thee forth,' said washington Subject(s): American Revolution; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776) NATHAN HALE, by WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE Poem Source First Line: One hero dies,-a thousand new ones rise Subject(s): American Revolution; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776) NATHAN HALE, by SARA KING WILEY Poem Source First Line: Swiftly through the silent forest Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, Sarah King Wiley Subject(s): American Revolution; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776) NATHAN HALE [SEPTEMBER 22, 1776], by FRANCIS MILES FINCH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To drum-beat and heart-beat Last Line: The name of hale shall burn! Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776); New York City; Patriotism; Liberty; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NATHAN HALE, SEPTEMBER 22, 1776, by JOHN MACMULLEN Poem Text First Line: Come all alumni gather round Last Line: Amidst the patriot band. Subject(s): American Revolution; Capital Punishment; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776); Memory; New York City; Patriotism; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple NATHAN HALE, THE MARTYR SPY, by ISAAC HINTON BROWN Poem Source First Line: Twas in the year that gave the nation birth Subject(s): American Revolution; Hale, Nathan (1755-1776) NEW ENGLAND'S CHEVY CHASE, by EDWARD EVERETT HALE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas the dead of night. By the pine-knot's red light Last Line: Has the old bay state seen such a hunting again. Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Concord, Battle Of NEW ENGLAND'S DEAD!, by ISAAC MCLELLAN JR. Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: New england's dead! New england's dead! Last Line: For they have passed away. Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Liberty NEWS FROM YORKTOWN, by LEWIS WORTHINGTON SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Past two o'clock and cornwallis is taken Last Line: Like a cry for god's justice born! Subject(s): American Revolution; Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805); Yorktown Campaign (1781) NORTHERN SOLDIER (1), by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Ours not to sleep in shady bowers Subject(s): American Revolution; Army - United States OCCASIONED BY GENERAL WASHINGTON'S ARRIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text 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 ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, SELS., by GRENVILLE MELLEN Poem Source Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of ODE READ AT 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIGHT AT CONCORD BRIDGE, by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Who cometh over the hills Last Line: And makes us deserve to be free! Subject(s): American Revolution; Concord, Massachusetts 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) ON A HESSIAN DEBARKATION, 1776, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Rejoice, o death! - britannia's tyrant sends / from the german plains Last Line: To meet the vengeance that awaits them there. Subject(s): American Revolution ON DISBANDING THE ARMY, by DAVID HUMPHREYS Poem Text First Line: Ye brave columbian bands! A long farewell! Last Line: Thither by death-tides borne, as ye full soon have been. Subject(s): American Revolution ON GENERAL ROBERTSON'S PROCLAMATION, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Old judas the traitor (nor need we much wonder) Last Line: "huzza for the congress! -- the devil take the king." Subject(s): American Revolution ON INDEPENDENCE, by JONATHAN MITCHELL SEWALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come all you brave soldiers, both valiant and free Last Line: And from all who'd deprive us of our liberty. Subject(s): American Revolution; Fourth Of July; Independence Day ON MR. RIVINGTON'S NEW ENGRAVED KINGS ARMS .. ROYAL GAZETTE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From the regions of night, with his head in a sack Last Line: "the inventor, as well as the printer of lies." Subject(s): American Revolution; Newspapers; Rivington, James (1724-1803); Journalism; Journalists ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The dog that is beat has a right to complain Last Line: The treaty to break with our gallic ally. Subject(s): American Revolution; Carleton, Sir Guy. 1st Baron Dorchester; Clinton, Sir Henry (1738-1795) ON SYMPATHISERS WITH THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, by CHARLES WESLEY Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: What hope of safety to our realm Last Line: And saved, with us, for ever live! Subject(s): American Revolution ON THE BRITISH KING'S SPEECH ... PEACE WITH AMERICAN STATES, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Grown sick of war, and war's alarms Last Line: And whitehead, thou to write his epitaph. Subject(s): American Revolution; George Iii, King Of England (1738-1820) ON THE DEATH OF A REPUBLICAN PATRIOT AND STATESMAN, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Soon to the grave descends each honored name Last Line: Nor traitors triumph while the patriot dies. Subject(s): American Revolution; Patriotism; Reed, Joseph (1741-1785) ON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN NICHOLAS BIDDLE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What distant thunders rend the skies Last Line: And lost what honor won. Subject(s): American Revolution; Biddle, Nicholas (1786-1844); Navy - United States; American Navy ON THE DEATH OF COLONEL LAURENS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Since on her plains this generous chief expired Last Line: The brave man's homage, and immortal fame! Subject(s): American Revolution; Laurens, John (1754-1782) ON THE DEPARTURE OF THE BRITISH FROM CHARLESTON, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: His triumphs of a moment done Last Line: "these for their country fought and bled." Subject(s): American Revolution; Charleston, South Carolina ON THE FALL OF GENERAL EARL CORNWALLIS, 1781, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A chieftain, formed on howe, burgoyne, and gage Last Line: Shrink from an injured world -- and fare like you. Subject(s): American Revolution; Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805); Yorktown Campaign (1781) ON THE LATE ROYAL SLOOP-OF-WAR GENERAL MONK, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the washington ship by the english was beat Last Line: "all her guns should be wooden -- to suit with his head." Subject(s): American Revolution; General Monk (ship); Montagu, John, 4th Earl Of Sandwich; Navy - United States; Sea Battles; Twitcher, Jemmy; American Navy; Naval Warfare ON THE MEMORABLE VICTORY OF PAUL JONES, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O'er the rough main with flowing sheet Last Line: They trembled and ador'd. Variant Title(s): Bonhomme Richard And Serapis Subject(s): American Revolution; Bon Homme Richard (ship); Jones, John Paul (1747-1792); Navy - United States; Sea Battles; American Navy; Naval Warfare ON THE NEW AMERICAN FRIGATE ALLIANCE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: As neptune traced the azure main Last Line: "these sail -- to vanquish tyranny."" --" Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States; Ships & Shipping; American Navy ON THE SNAKE DEPICTED AT THE HEAD OF SOME NEWSPAPERS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "ye sons of sedition, how comes it to pass" Last Line: For the head of the serpent we know should be bruis'd Subject(s): American Revolution PARODY PARODIZED, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Come, swallow your bumpers, ye tories Last Line: Who dreads not a fetter much more than %a sword Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Heroism; Militarism; Soldiers; War PARSON ALLEN'S RIDE [AUGUST 15, 1777], by WALLACE BRUCE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The 'catamount tavern' is lively tonight Last Line: The parson who came in his one-horse chaise. Subject(s): Allen, Thomas (1743-1810); American Revolution; Bennington, Battle Of (1777); Clergy; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops PARSON CALDWELL OF SPRINGFIELD, by CHARLES DAVIS PLATT Poem Text First Line: See the red-coats in the distance! Last Line: Put to flight those red dragoons. Subject(s): American Revolution PASTORAL SONG, by JOSEPH STANSBURY Poem Source First Line: When war with his bellowing sound Last Line: With pleasures as simple and pure Subject(s): American Revolution; Peace PAUL JONES - A NEW SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Of heroes and statesmen I'll just mention four Last Line: "may they all fare alike, and the de'il pick the bones / of green, jemmy twitcher, lord north, and p Subject(s): "american Revolution;jones, John Paul (1747-1792);montagu, John, 4th Earl Of Sandwich;navy - United States;north, Frederick, Lord (1732-1792);" "twitcher, Jemmy;american Navy;north, Frederick. 2d Earl Of Guilford; PAUL JONES' VICTORY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: An american frigate, a frigate of fame Last Line: The loss of her sons in the ocean so deep. %hurrah! Hurrah! Our country for ever, hurrah! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bon Homme Richard (ship); Jones, John Paul (1747-1792); Navy - United States; Sea Battles PENELOPE'S CHRISTMAS DANCE, by VIRGINIA WOODWARD CLOUD Poem Text First Line: Mistress penelope penwick, she Last Line: "called by her father, ""my sweet p." Variant Title(s): The Ballad Of Sweet P Subject(s): American Revolution; Christmas; Trenton, Battle Of (1776); Nativity, The POEM OF BUNKER HILL: CONCLUSION, by HARRY BROWN Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Then once more men's ears were full of yankee doodle Last Line: And see in their deaths the power of our defenses Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Freedom POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY: GAINE'S LIFE, CITY OF NEW YORK, 1783, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To the senate of york Last Line: Your humble petitioner -- honest -- hugh gaine. Subject(s): American Revolution; Gaine, Hugh (1726-1807); Municipal Government; New York City; Newspapers; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple; Journalism; Journalists PRESENT AGE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Of all the ages ever known Last Line: I fear you'll see the right on't Subject(s): American Revolution; Friends, Religious Society Of; Independence; Life Change Events PROLOGUE TO A THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT IN PHILADELPHIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Wars, cruel wars, and hostile britain's rage Last Line: While discord, sinking, veils her ghastly %head Subject(s): American Revolution - French Involvement; Independence; Peace PROLOGUE TO KING JOHN, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poem Source Poet's Biography First Line: Justice hath heaved a sword to plunge in albion's breast Last Line: Sing as to the rising year! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bible; Mythology PROLOGUE. INTENDED FOR A DRAMATIC PIECE OF KING EDWARD THE FOURTH, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O for a voice like thunder, and a tongue Last Line: Hear it not, heaven, thy ministers have done it! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bible; Mythology PUTNAM, by SARA JANE CLARKE LIPPINCOTT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Let the haughty smile, the low defame Last Line: Was the soldier's welcome there. Alternate Author Name(s): Greenwood, Grace Subject(s): American Revolution; Putnam, Israel (1718-1790) REVOLUTIONARY STORY, by ALICE CARY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Good mother, what quaint legend are you reading Last Line: "who ever have been loved." Subject(s): Women – Old Age; Books; Roses; American Revolution; Love – Loss Of; Memory RIVINGTON'S CONFESSIONS ADDRESSED TO THE WHIGS OF NEW YORK, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Long life and low spirits were never my choice Last Line: And he'll turn a true blue-skin, or just what you will. -- Subject(s): American Revolution; Confessions; Rivington, James (1724-1803) RIVINGTON'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Since life is uncertain, and no one can say Last Line: Squire john coghill knap, and brother hugh gaine. Subject(s): American Revolution; Rivington, James (1724-1803); Wills RIVINGTON'S REFLECTIONS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The more I reflect, the more plain it appears Last Line: Ye may swear that poor jemmy would have to sing mass. Subject(s): American Revolution; Rivington, James (1724-1803) RODGERS & VICTORY: TIT FOR TAT, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: John bull, who has for ten years past Last Line: And strike aloud the merry stave %of yankee doodle dandy Subject(s): American Revolution; Little Belt (ship); Navy - United States; Rodgers, John (1773-1838); Sea Battles RODNEY'S RIDE [JULY 3, 1776], by ELBRIDGE STREETER BROOKS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In that soft mid-land where the breezes bear Last Line: The day of delegate rodney's ride. Variant Title(s): Caesar Rodney's Ride Subject(s): American Revolution; Rodney, Caesar (1728-1784); United States - Continental Congress; United States - Declaration Of Independence ROGERS AND BINGHAM, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Once bingham took the little belt Last Line: From insult to protect our flag, %and tell an honest story Subject(s): American Revolution; Little Belt (ship); Navy - United States; Rodgers, John (1773-1838) ROGERS AND VICTORY, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: One night it was bout nine o'clock Last Line: Dey get it hot, as dey could sup, %hotter as french brandy Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States; President (ship); Rodgers, John (1773-1838); Sea Battles RUNNING THE BLOCKADE, by NORA PERRY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the french fleet lay Last Line: Who had run the blockade! Subject(s): American Revolution; Boston Harbor, Blockade Of (1778); Navy - France; Navy - Great Britain; French Navy; English Navy SAINT LEGER, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From out of the north-land his leaguer he led Last Line: Saint leger! Subject(s): American Revolution; Oriskany, Battle Of (1777); Saint Leger, Barry (1737-1789) SARATOGA SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "come unto me, ye heroes" Last Line: And vain is their endeavor / who strive to do us harm Subject(s): American Revolution;saratoga Campaign (1777) SERGEANT CHAMPE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Come sheathe your swords! My gallant boys Last Line: "arnold's to blame for andre's fame, / and andre's to be pitied" Subject(s): "american Revolution;andre, John (1750-1780);arnold, Benedict (1741-1801);champe, John;soldiers; SIR GUY CARLETON'S ADDESS TO THE AMERICANS, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: From britain's famed island once more I come Last Line: And further at present I choose not to say. Subject(s): American Revolution; Carleton, Sir Guy. 1st Baron Dorchester SIR GUY'S ANSWER, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We have reason to think there will soon be a peace Last Line: Farewell of new-york -- and away to jamaica. Subject(s): American Revolution; Carleton, Sir Guy. 1st Baron Dorchester SIR HENRY CLINTON'S INVITATION TO THE REFUGEES, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Come, gentlemen tories, firm, loyal, and true Last Line: Who are born to be hang'd, will never be shot. Subject(s): American Revolution; Clinton, Sir Henry (1738-1795); New York City; Refugees; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple SOLILOQUY OF ARNOLD, by EDWARD C. JONES Poem Source First Line: The plan is fixed; I fluctuate no more Subject(s): American Revolution; Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801); Soldiers SONG, by JONATHAN ODELL Poem Source First Line: How sweet is the season, the sky how serene Last Line: And wish all the world were as happy as %we Subject(s): American Revolution; Independence; Protestantism SONG OF MARION'S MEN, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Our band is few, but true and tried Last Line: Forever from our shore. Subject(s): American Revolution; Marion, Francis (1737-1795); South Carolina; War SONG OF THE VERMONTERS, 1779, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ho - all to the borders! Vermonters, come down Last Line: In the name of vermont we defy all the world! Subject(s): American Revolution; Vermont SONG OF THE WAR, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: In their ragged regimentals Last Line: "roared the iron six-pounder, / hurling death!" Variant Title(s): The Old Continentals Subject(s): American Revolution SONG ON CAPTAIN BARNEY'S VICTORY OVER SHIP GENERAL MONK, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: O'er the waste of waters cruising Last Line: Yields the sceptre of the main. Subject(s): American Revolution; Barney, Joshua (1759-1818); General Monk (ship); Navy - United States; Sea Battles; American Navy; Naval Warfare SPLENDID ISOLATION; A MORAL FROM LEXINTON, 1775, by KATHARINE LEE BATES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, but my husband, matthew Last Line: At last it mattered to him. Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Concord, Battle Of SUMTER'S BAND, by JAMES WRIGHT SIMMONS Poem Text First Line: When carolina's hope grew pale Last Line: Their watchword is thy memory! Subject(s): American Revolution; Sumter, Thomas (1734-1832); Virginia (state) SURE NEVER WAS A PICTURE DRAWN MORE TO LIFE, by UNKNOWN Poem Source Last Line: Those dare be free' %'hearts of oak, etc' Subject(s): American Revolution; Freedom; Heroism SWORD OF BUNKER HILL, by WILLIAM ROSS WALLACE Poem Source First Line: He lay upon his dying bed Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of TALES OF A WAYSIDE INN: THE FIRST DAY: PAUL REVERE'S RIDE [APRIL 1775], by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Listen, my children, and you shall hear Last Line: And the midnight message of paul revere. Variant Title(s): The Landlord's Tale Subject(s): American Revolution; Americans; Fourth Of July; Freedom; Massachusetts; Revere, Paul (1735-1818); United States; Independence Day; Liberty; America TAXATION IN AMERICA, by PETER ST. JOHN Poem Source First Line: While I relate my story Subject(s): American Revolution THANKSGIVING HYMN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "the lord above, in tender love" Last Line: "come let us all before him fall, / and glorify his name" Subject(s): American Revolution;holidays;thanksgiving THE AMERICAN FLAG, by JOSEPH RODMAN DRAKE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When freedom, from her mountain height Last Line: And freedom's banner streaming o'er us! Alternate Author Name(s): Croaker Variant Title(s): Flag Of The Free Subject(s): American Revolution; Flags - United States; Freedom; Patriotism; American Flag; Liberty THE AMERICAN HERO (A SAPPHIC ODE), by NATHANIEL NILES Poem Text First Line: Why should vain mortals tremble at the sight of death and destruction Last Line: Life is redoubled. Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Freedom; Liberty THE AMERICAN SOLDIER'S HYMN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Tis god that girds our armor on Last Line: "and nations, strangers to his name, / shall thus be taught to sing his praise" Subject(s): American Revolution;soldiers THE ARMORER'S ERRAND; A BALLAD OF 1775, by JULIA CAROLINE RIPLEY DORR Poem Text First Line: Where the far skies soared clear and bright Last Line: He stormed with his comrades to share the fray! Subject(s): Allen, Ethan (1738-1789); American Revolution; Soldiers THE BALLAD OF BUNKER HILL, by EDWARD EVERETT HALE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We lay in the trenches we'd dug Last Line: Home! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of THE BALLAD OF DANIEL BRAY, by JOSEPH FULFORD FOLSOM Poem Text First Line: The delaware, with stately sweep Last Line: "he brought the boats to washington." Subject(s): American Revolution; Delaware (river); Trenton, Battle Of (1776) THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON [AUGUST 16, 1777], by THOMAS P. RODMAN Poem Text First Line: Up through a cloudy sky, the sun Last Line: The best beloved die. Subject(s): American Revolution; Bennington, Battle Of (1777) THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL; COMPOSED BY A BRITISH OFFICER, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "it was on the seventeenth, by break of day" Last Line: "their heads for signs shall hang up high, / upon that hill call'd beacon" Subject(s): "american Revolution;bunker Hill, Battle Of; THE BATTLE OF EUTAW [SPRINGS], by WILLIAM GILMORE SIMMS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! 'tis the voice of the mountain Last Line: Bears fruit for the vultures of fate! Subject(s): American Revolution; Eutaw Springs, South Carolina THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Twas on a pleasant mountain Last Line: And may our good country / have quietude and wealth Subject(s): "american Revolution;king's Mountain, Battle Of; THE BATTLE OF KING'S MOUNTAIN, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Ofttimes an old man's yesterdays o'er his frail vision pass Last Line: What strength to feel, beyond our steel, burns the great captain's eye! Subject(s): American Revolution THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, by SIDNEY LANIER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Then haste ye, prescott and revere! Last Line: And died at the door of your house of fame Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Concord, Battle Of THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH, by THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Four and eighty years are o'er me Last Line: Is their monument to-day, and for aye. Subject(s): American Revolution; Monmouth, Battle Of (1778) THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH, by R. H. Poem Text First Line: Whilst in peaceful quarters lying Last Line: Welcome mirth, and fear farewell. Subject(s): American Revolution; Monmouth, Battle Of (1778) THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH, by SARA KING WILEY Poem Text First Line: In the grasses the cob-webs were lying Last Line: They had vanished -- and monmouth was won! Alternate Author Name(s): Drummond, Sarah King Wiley Subject(s): American Revolution; Monmouth, Battle Of (1778) THE BATTLE OF THE COWPENS, by THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: To the cowpens, riding proudly, boasting lordly, rebels scorning Last Line: Ha! No music like that crushing through the skull-bone to the brain. Subject(s): American Revolution; Cowpens, Battle Of The (1781); North Carolina THE BATTLE OF THE KEGS, by FRANCIS HOPKINSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Gallants, attend and hear a friend Last Line: They'll make their boasts and brags, sir. Variant Title(s): British Valor Displayed Subject(s): American Revolution; Battleships; Great Britain - Civil War; Machinery & Machinists; Navy - United States; Patriotism; Soldiers; English Civil War; American Navy THE BATTLE OF TRENTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: On christmas-day in seventy-six Last Line: "let's touch the tankard while we can, / in memory of that day" Subject(s): "american Revolution;trenton, Battle Of (1776); THE BOASTING OF SIR PETER PARKER, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas the proud sir peter parker came sailing in from the sea Last Line: The stars of victory burning bright over sullivan's sandy isle. Subject(s): American Revolution; Charleston, South Carolina; Parker, Sir Peter (1721-1811) THE BOMBARDMENT OF BRISTOL, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: In seventeen hundred and seventy-five Last Line: And all their firing and their racket / shot off the topmast of a packet Subject(s): "american Revolution;bristol, Rhode Island; THE BRITISH PRISON-SHIP, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Amid these ills no tyrant dared refuse Last Line: And his last efforts more than damn the first. Subject(s): American Revolution; Hospitals; Navy - Great Britain; Prisons & Prisoners; Sea Battles; English Navy; Convicts; Naval Warfare THE CAPTAIN'S DRUM; APRIL, 1775, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In pilgrim land one sabbath day Last Line: Has drummed its way across the age. Subject(s): American Revolution; Enfield, Connecticut THE CONGRATULATION, by JONATHAN ODELL Poem Text First Line: Joy to great congress, joy an hundred fold Last Line: Saint denis and saint tammany, go rot. Subject(s): American Revolution - French Involvement; Clergy; Estaing, Jean Baptiste De (1729-1794); New York City - Revolutionary Period; Saints; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops THE COW-CHACE, by JOHN ANDRE Poem Text First Line: To drive the kine one summer's morn Last Line: Should ever catch the poet. Subject(s): American Revolution; Caldwell, James (1734-1781); New Jersey; Soldiers; Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) THE CRUISE OF THE FAIR AMERICAN, by ARTHUR HALE Poem Text First Line: The twenty-second of august Last Line: And our good privateer. Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States; American Navy THE DANCE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Cornwallis led a country dance Last Line: "that while your hopes are danced away, / 'tis you must pay the piper?" Subject(s): "american Revolution;cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805);war;yorktown Campaign (1781); THE DAUGHTER'S REBELLION, by FRANCIS HOPKINSON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When fair columbia was a child Last Line: As safely as in nurse's closet. Subject(s): American Revolution THE DEATH OF WARREN [JUNE 17, 1775], by EPES SARGENT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When the war-cry of liberty rang through Last Line: "'t is sweet, oh, 't is sweet for our country to die!" Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Warren, Joseph (1741-1775) THE DESCENT ON MIDDLESEX, by PETER ST. JOHN Poem Text First Line: July the twenty-second day Last Line: The tories took me from the shore. Subject(s): American Revolution; Middlesex, Connecticut THE EVE OF BUNKER HILL [JUNE 16, 1775], by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas june on the face of the earth, june with the rose's Last Line: The men whose might made strong the height on the eve of bunker hill! Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of THE FATE OF JOHN [OR JACK] BURGOYNE, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: When jack the king's commander Last Line: And be the fate of all her foes / the same as here recorded Subject(s): "american Revolution;burgoyne, John (1722-1792);saratoga Campaign (1777); THE FIELD OF THE GROUNDED ARMS, SARATOGA, by FITZ-GREENE HALLECK Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Strangers! Your eyes are on that valley fixed Last Line: Their noblest monuments. Alternate Author Name(s): Croaker Subject(s): American Revolution; Saratoga Campaign (1777) THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "a century ago, on sterile land" Last Line: And fair columbia won a diadem Subject(s): "american Revolution;lexington, Battle Of (1775);" "concord, Battle Of; THE FLOWER OF LIBERTY, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What flower is this that greets the morn Last Line: The starry flower of liberty! Subject(s): American Revolution; Flags - United States; Patriotism; American Flag THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS [MAY 9, 1775], by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Here halt we our march, and pitch our tent Last Line: For the deeds of to-morrow night. Subject(s): Allen, Ethan (1738-1789); American Revolution; Soldiers; Ticonderoga, Battle Of (1775) THE HANGING OF BLACK CUDJO (1780); A DIALECT BALLAD, by PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Well, maussa! If you wants to heer, I'll tell you 'bout um 'true Last Line: "but sabe dat gab to stuff de years of de next fool you meet!'" Subject(s): American Revolution; Capital Punishment; Marion, Francis (1737-1795); Slavery; Hanging; Executions; Death Penalty; Serfs THE KING'S OWN REGULARS & THEIR TRIUMPH OVER THE IRREGULARS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "since you all will have singing, and won't be said nay" Last Line: "for if they beat us in the fight, we beat them in the race" Subject(s): American Revolution THE LITTLE BLACK-EYED REBEL, by WILLIAM MCKENDREE CARLETON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: A boy drove into the city, his wagon loaded down Last Line: Thought the little black-eyed rebel, with a twinkle in her eye. Alternate Author Name(s): Carleton, Will Subject(s): American Revolution THE MARCHING SONG OF STARK'S MEN [AUGUST 15, 1777], by EDWARD EVERETT HALE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: March! March! March! From sunrise till it's dark Last Line: And to hear them thank our god for the day. Subject(s): American Revolution; Bennington, Battle Of (1777); Stark, John (1728-1822) THE MARYLAND BATTALION [AUGUST 27, 1776], by JOHN WILLIAMSON PALMER Poem Text First Line: Spruce macaronis, and pretty to see Last Line: And fair freedom is singing sweet home in the west. Subject(s): American Revolution; Brooklyn Heights, Battle Of (1776); Patriotism; United States - Continental Army THE MECKLENBURG DECLARATION, by WILLIAM C. ELAM Poem Text First Line: Oppressed and few, but freemen yet Last Line: To place on patriot brows the victor's crown! Subject(s): American Revolution; North Carolina THE MIDNIGHT CONSULTATIONS; OR A TRIP TO BOSTON, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Small bliss is theirs, whom fate's too heavy hand Last Line: And she be glorious -- but ourselves as free! Subject(s): American Revolution; Boston THE MINUTEMEN OF NORTHBORO, by WALLACE RICE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Tis noonday by the buttonwood, with slender shadowed bud Last Line: And take the plough again in peace, their warrior's duty done. Alternate Author Name(s): Groot, Cecil De Subject(s): American Revolution; Lexington, Battle Of (1775); Concord, Battle Of THE MODERN JONAS, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: You know there goes a tale Last Line: "returned back, / from not one third their number" Subject(s): "american Revolution;clinton, Sir Henry (1738-1795);new Jersey; THE MOTHER COUNTRY, by BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Poem Text First Line: We have an old mother that peevish is grown Last Line: Which nobody can deny. Subject(s): American Revolution THE NATION'S DEAD, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Four hundred thousand men Last Line: "made this our ransomed soil their grave, / for me and you! / good friend, for me and you!" Subject(s): American Revolution;holidays;memorial Day; Declaration Day THE NORTHERN SOLDIER (2), by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In vain you talk of fruits and flowers Last Line: Our free-born limbs to bind. Subject(s): American Revolution; Army - United States THE PENNSYLVANIA SONG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: We are the troop that ne'er will stoop Last Line: "nor slaves nor cowards we will prove, / great britain shall soon see" Subject(s): American Revolution;pennsylvania;soldiers THE PRIZE OF THE MARGARETTA, by WILLIAM MCKENDREE CARLETON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Four young men, of a monday morn Last Line: That men may follow and boys may lead. Alternate Author Name(s): Carleton, Will Subject(s): American Revolution; Margaretta (ship); Navy - United States; Sea Battles; American Navy; Naval Warfare THE PROGRESS OF SIR JACK BRAG, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "said burgoyne to his men, as they passed in review" Last Line: "tullalo, tullalo, tullalo-o-o-o, boys!" Subject(s): "american Revolution;burgoyne, John (1722-1792); THE REFUGEES' PETITION TO SIR GUY CARLETON, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Humbly sheweth, that your honour's petitioners, tories by trade Last Line: We'll go to the rebels, and get our estates. -- Subject(s): American Revolution; Carleton, Sir Guy. 1st Baron Dorchester; Refugees THE RIDE OF TENCH TILGHMAN [OCTOBER 17, 1781], by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: They've marched them out of old yorktown, the vanquished red-coat host Last Line: "the world turned upside down!" Subject(s): American Revolution; Tilghman, Trench (1744-1786); Yorktown Campaign (1781) THE RIFLEMAN'S SONG AT BENNINGTON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "why come ye hither, stranger [or, redcoat]?" Last Line: "if flint and trigger hold but true, / the quicker 'twill be done" Subject(s): "american Revolution;bennington, Battle Of (1777); THE ROYAL ADVENTURER, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Prince william, of the brunswick race Last Line: "I curse -- and quit the land." Subject(s): American Revolution; William Iv, King Of England (1765-1837) THE SOLDIER'S PRAYER, by ELIZABETH MARGARET CHANDLER Poem Text First Line: I care not for the hurried march through august's burning noon Last Line: But I must die -- must waste away beneath this inward strife, Subject(s): American Revolution THE SOUTH CAROLINA, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: My dear brother ned Last Line: "she will us attend, / for the south carolina we've lost" Subject(s): American Revolution;navy - United States;sea Battles;south Carolina (ship); American Navy;naval Warfare THE STORMING OF STONY POINT [JULY 16, 1779], by ARTHUR GUITERMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Highlands of hudson! Ye saw them pass Last Line: "over the parapet, ""spear in hand!" Subject(s): American Revolution; New York City - Revolutionary Period; Soldiers; Stony Point, Battle Of (1779); Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) THE STORY OF SEVENTY-SIX, by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: What heroes from the woodland sprung Last Line: Profaned the soil no more. Variant Title(s): Seventy-six: American War Of Independence Subject(s): American Revolution; Patriotism THE SURPRISE AT TICONDEROGA [MAY 10, 1775], by MARY ANNA PHINNEY STANSBURY Poem Text First Line: Twas may upon the mountains, and on the airy wing Last Line: Shine the names of ethan allen and his bold volunteers! Subject(s): Allen, Ethan (1738-1789); American Revolution; Courage; Soldiers; Ticonderoga, Battle Of (1775); Valor; Bravery THE SWAMP FOX, by WILLIAM GILMORE SIMMS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: We follow where the swamp fox guides Last Line: He fears, and flies from marion's men. Subject(s): American Revolution; Marion, Francis (1737-1795); Patriotism; South Carolina THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH; REJOICINGS IN PHILADELPHIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Toward the skies Last Line: And heaven with pleasure views its works no more. Subject(s): American Revolution; Independence; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 WALLABOUT MARTYRS, by WALT WHITMAN Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Greater than memory of achilles or ulysses Last Line: The stepping stones to thee to-day and here, america. Subject(s): American Revolution; New York City - Revolutionary Period THE WYOMING MASSACRE, by URIAH TERRY Poem Text First Line: Kind heaven, assist the trembling muse Last Line: Of cruel tyranny. Subject(s): American Revolution; Massacres; Native Americans; Wyoming, Pennyslvania; Indians Of America; American Indians; Indians Of South America THE YANKEE MAN-OF-WAR (2), by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Tis of a gallant yankee ship that flew the stripes and stars Last Line: Down the north channel paul jones did steer just at the break of day Subject(s): "american Revolution;jones, John Paul (1747-1792);navy - United States;ranger (ship);" American Navy THE YANKEE PRIVATEER, by ARTHUR HALE Poem Text First Line: Come listen and I'll tell you Last Line: For the yankee privateer! Subject(s): American Revolution; Navy - United States; Patriotism; Privateers; Providence (ship); Whipple, Abraham (1733-1819); American Navy THE YANKEE'S RETURN FROM CAMP [JUNE, 1775], by EDWARD BANGS Poem Text First Line: Father and I went down to camp Last Line: Locked up in mother's chamber. Variant Title(s): Yankee Doodle Subject(s): American Revolution; United States - Continental Army TICONDEROGA, by V. B. WILSON Poem Source First Line: The cold, gray light of the dawning Last Line: Of the capture of old carillon, %the chime of the silver bells Subject(s): American Revolution; Fourth Of July; Patriotism TO LAURA, ON THE FRENCH FLEET PARADING BEFORE PLYMOUTH, 1779, by ANN THOMAS Poem Text First Line: Our ears were stunned with noisy drum Last Line: I'll only say I am thy friend. Subject(s): American Revolution; Fraser, Simon (1726-1782); Navy - France; French Navy TO LORD CORNWALLIS, AT YORK, VIRGINIA, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hail great destroyer (equalled yet by none) Last Line: The plundering servant of a bankrupt king. Subject(s): American Revolution; Cornwallis, Charles (1738-1805) TO THE AMERICANS ON THE APPROACH OF THE HESSIAN FORCES, 1775, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The hour draws nigh, the glass is almost run Last Line: Hell must prevail, if britain gains the day. Subject(s): American Revolution TO THE BOSTON WOMEN, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "o boston wives and maids, draw near and see" Last Line: "if not, we'll cut your throats, and burn your town" Subject(s): American Revolution;boston;women TO THE MEMORY OF THE BRAVE AMERICANS UNDER GENERAL GREENE, by PHILIP FRENEAU Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: At eutaw springs the valiant died Last Line: A brighter phoebus of their own. Variant Title(s): Eutaw Springs Subject(s): American Revolution; Eutaw Springs, South Carolina; Greene, Nathaniel (1742-1786); Patriotism; Soldiers TOM GAGE'S PROCLAMATION, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: Whereas the rebels hereabout Last Line: "by command of mother cary," Subject(s): "american Revolution;gage, Thomas (1721-1787); TORY PARODY OF 'THE BRAVE AMERICANS ALL' SONG, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Come, shake your dull noddles, ye pumpkins, and bawl Last Line: Protected and free %in folly, etc Subject(s): American Revolution; Courage; Freedom TRENTON AND PRINCETON, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "on december, the sixth" Last Line: "both officers and privates, / who liberty pursue" Subject(s): "american Revolution;princeton, Battle Of (1777);trenton, Battle Of (1776); ULYSSES AND COLUMBUS, by ALFRED WILLIAM WINTERSLOW DALE Poem Text First Line: Not over violet seas that rise and fall Last Line: Earning their freedom with free heart and soul. Subject(s): American Revolution UNDER THE OLD ELM; READ AT CAMBRIDGE ON 100TH ANNIVERSAY ..., by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL Poem Text 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) UNDER THE WASHINGTON ELM, CAMBRIDGE, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Eighty years have passed, and more Last Line: Was bright on our brave old tree! Subject(s): American Revolution; Elm Trees VERSES INVITING STELLA TO TEA ON THE PUBLIC FAST DAY, 1781, by ANNA SEWARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Dear stella, midst the pious sorrow / our monarch bids us feel tomorow Last Line: Twas vanquished britain's laurel-water!' Alternate Author Name(s): Seward, Nancy Variant Title(s): Verses Inviting Mrs. C- To Tea On A Public Fast-day, 1791 Subject(s): American Revolution; Fasts & Feasts; Patriotism VIRGINIA BANISHING TEA, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Begone, pernicious baneful tea Subject(s): American Revolution; Food And Eating; Tea VOLUNTEER BOYS, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Hence with the lover who sighs o'er his wine Last Line: But health and success to the volunteer %boys Subject(s): American Revolution; Courage; Military Service, Voluntary; Soldiers WAGONER OF THE ALLEGHANIES, SELS., by THOMAS BUCHANAN READ Poem Source Poet's Biography Subject(s): American Revolution; Holidays; Memorial Day; Patriotism WAR AND WASHINGTON, by JONATHAN MITCHELL SEWALL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Vain britons, boast no longer with proud indignity Last Line: Pay homage to america and glorious washington! Subject(s): American Revolution WAR AND WASHINGTON, by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: Vain britons, boast no longer with proud indignity Subject(s): American Revolution WARREN'S ADDRESS [TO THE AMERICANS] [AT BUNKER HILL] [JUNE 17, 1775], by JOHN PIERPONT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Stand! The ground's your own, my braves! Last Line: Of his deeds to tell? Variant Title(s): Warren's Address To The American Soldiers Subject(s): American Revolution; Bunker Hill, Battle Of; Fourth Of July; Freedom; History; Patriotism; United States - History; War; Warren, Joseph (1741-1775); Independence Day; Liberty; Historians WASHINGTON BY THE DELAWARE, by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The snow was red with patriot blood Last Line: Think, think of washington! Alternate Author Name(s): Miller, Joaquin Subject(s): American Revolution; Courage; Delaware (river); Trenton, Battle Of (1776); Valor; Bravery WASHINGTON'S OVENS, ADAMSES' LETTERS, by ALBERT GOLDBARTH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: There are stories in which the food is so here Subject(s): Food & Eating; American Revolution WAYNE AT STONY POINT [JULY 16, 1779], by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Twas the heart of the murky night, and the lowest ebb of tide Last Line: Than his charge on stony point in the heart of the murky night. Subject(s): American Revolution; Soldiers; Stony Point, Battle Of (1779); Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) WHAT A COURT HATH OLD ENGLAND (WITH MUSIC), by UNKNOWN Poem Source First Line: What a court hath old england Last Line: And we'll die down in defense of the rights of the land. %derry down, down, down derry down Subject(s): American Revolution WHAT'S IN A NAME?, by HELEN F. MORE Poem Text First Line: I am a wandering, bitter shade Last Line: He was revere and I was dawes. Subject(s): American Revolution; Dawes, William (1745-1799); Revere, Paul (1735-1818) YANKEE DOODLE'S EXPEDITION TO RHODE ISLAND, by ANONYMOUS Poem Text First Line: "from lewis, monsieur gerard, came" Last Line: "for clinton's name alarmed his mind, / and made him stir his stumps, sir" Subject(s): "american Revolution;navy - France;newport, Rhode Island;" French Navy |
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