A General's Tears

A General's Tears

A Poem by Rick r
"

General Lee and Traveller on the road home from Gettysburg.

"

O, Traveller
They were glorious
Our boys in gray
Tho the blue carry this day
We shan't forget
No, never.

O, Traveller
Did you see them march
To beating drum
To smoke and fire
Our boys in gray
We shan't forget
No, never.

O, Traveller
This rain and mud
Virginia awaits in sorrow
The day is gray
For our boys
We shan't forget
No, never. 

5/26/14

© 2014 Rick r


Author's Note

Rick r
My musing of a conversation between General Lee and his horse, Traveller on the road back to Virginia after Gettysburg.

My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register



Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe
Flag Flag Writing


Stats

113 Views
Added on May 27, 2014
Last Updated on May 27, 2014

Author

Rick r
Rick r

Sneads Ferry, NC



About
Hi, I am an archaeologist by profession, a lover of books, and a father of an awesome son. Stop by and say hello. I look forward to reading your words. All comments and suggestions on my works are mos.. more..

Writing
Mountain Bird Mountain Bird

A Poem by Rick r
Caroline Caroline

A Poem by Rick r
[more writing]