24 May 2007

The Bivouac of the Dead



By Theodore O'Hara, 1847


The muffled drum's sad roll has beat

The soldier's last tattoo'

No more on life's parade shall meet

That brave and fallen few;

On Fame's eternal camping ground

Their silent tents are spread;

But Glory guards with solemn round

The bivouac of the dead.

© 1997-2002 David Merchant Updated 17 May 2001

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