Likethemoon，sanguineintheorientnightShinestheredflowerinherbeautifulhair。
HerbreastsaredistantislandsofdelightUponaseawhereallissoftandfair。
ThoserobesthatmakeasilkensheathForeachlitheattitudethatflowsbeneath，Shroudinginscentedfoldssweetwarmthsandtumidflowers，CallthemfarcloudsthathalfemergeBeyondasunsetocean’sutmostverge，HidinginpurpleshadeanddownpourofsoftshowersEnchantedislesbymortalfootuntrod，Andthereinhumiddellsresplendentorchidsnod;
TherealwaysfromserenehorizonsblowSoul-easinggalesandthereallspice-treesgrowThatPhoenixrobbedtolinehisfragrantnestEachhundredyearsinArabytheBlest。
StaroftheSouththatnowthroughorientmistAtnightfalloffTampicoorBelizeGreetestthesailorrisingfromthoseseasWherefirstinme，afondromanticist，Thetropicsunset’sbloomoncloudypilesCastoutindustriouscareswithdreamsoffabulousisles——
Thoulampoftheswartlovertohistryst，O’erplantedacresatthejungle’srimReekingwithorange-flowerandtuberose，DeartohiseyesthyruddysplendorglowsAmongthepalmswherebeautywaitsforhim;
BlisstoothoubringsttoourgreeningNorth，Redscintillantthroughcherry-blossomrifts，Heraldofsummer-heat，andallthegiftsAndallthejoysasummercanbringforth————
Bethoumystar，forIhavemademyaimTofollowlovelinesstillautumn-strownSunderthesinewsofthisflower-likeframeAsrose-leavessunderwhenthebudisblown。
Ay，soonerspiritandsensedisintegrateThanreconcilementtoacommonfateStriptheenchantmentfromaworldsodressedInhuesofhighromance。IcannotrestWhileaughtofbeautyinanypathuntrodSwellsintobloomandspreadssweetcharmsabroadUnworshippedofmylove。IcannotseeInLife’sprofusionandpassionatebrevityHowheartsenamoredoflifecanstraintoomuchInonelongtensiontohear，tosee，totouch。
Nowoneachrustlingnight-windfromtheSouthFarmusiccalls;beyondtheharbormouthEachoutboundargosywithsailunfurledMaypointthepaththroughthisfortuitousworldThatholdstheheartfromitsdesire。Away！
Wheretintedcoast-townsgleamatcloseofday，Wheresquaresaresweetwithbells，orshoresthicksetWithbloomandbower，withmosqueandminaret。
Bluepeaksloomupbeyondthecoast-plainshere，Whiteroadswindupthedalesanddisappear，BysilverywatersintheplainsafarGlimmerstheinlandcitylikeastar，WithgildedgatesandsunnyspiresablazeAndburnisheddomeshalf-seenthroughluminoushaze，Lo，withwhatopportunityEarthteems！
Howlikeafairitsamplebeautyseems！
Flutteringwithflagsitsproudpavilionsrise：
Whatbrightbazaars，whatmarvelousmerchandise，Downseethingalleyswhatmelodiousdin，Whatclamorimportuningfromeverybooth！
AtEarth’sgreatmarketwhereJoyistraffickedinBuywhilethypurseyetswellswithgoldenYouth！
TranslationsDante。Inferno，CantoXXVI
Florence，rejoice！Forthouo’erlandandseaSospread’stthypinionsthatthefameoftheeHathreachednolessintothedepthsofHell。
SonoblewerethefiveIfoundtodwellTherein——thysons——whenceshameaccruestomeAndnogreatpraiseisthine;butifitbeThattruthunveilindreamingsbeforedawn，ThenisthevengefulhournotfarwithdrawnWhenPratoshallexultwithinherwallsToseethysuffering。Whate’erbefalls，Letitcomesoon，sincecomeitmust，forlater，Eachyearwouldseemygrieffortheethegreater。
Weleft;andoncemoreupthecraggysideBytheblindstepsofourdescent，myguide，Remounting，drewmeon。SowepursuedTheruggedpaththroughthatsteepsolitude，WhererocksandsplinteredfragmentsstrewedthelandSothick，thatfootavailednotwithouthand。
Grieffilledmethen，andstillgreatsorrowstirsMyheartasoftasmemoryrecursTowhatIsaw;thatmoreandmoreIreinMynaturalpowers，andcurbthemlesttheystrainWhereVirtueguidenot，——thatifsomegoodstar，Orbetterthing，havemadethemwhattheyare，ThatgoodImaynotgrudge，norturntoill。
Aswhen，recliningonsomeverdanthill——
WhatseasonthehotsunleastveilshispowerThatlightensall，andinthatgloaminghourTheflyresignstotheshrillgnat——eventhen，Asrustic，lookingdown，sees，o’ertheglen，Vineyard，ortilthwherelieshishusbandry，Firefliesinnumerablesparkle：sotome，Comewhereitsmightydepthunfolded，straightWithflamesnofewerseemedtoscintillateTheshadesoftheeighthpit。AndastohimWhosewrongsthebearsavenged，dimandmoredimElijah’schariotseemed，whentotheskiesUprosetheheavenlysteeds;andstillhiseyesStrained，followingthem，tillnaughtremainedinviewButflame，likeathincloudagainsttheblue：
Sohere，themelancholygulfwithin，Wanderedtheseflames，concealingeachitssin，Yeteach，afieryintegument，Wrappedroundasinner。
Onthebridgeintent，GazingIstood，andgraspeditsflintyside，Orelse，unpushed，hadfallen。Andmyguide，Observingmesomoved，spake，saying：\"BeholdWhereswathedeachinhisunconsumingfold，Thespiritslieconfined。\"Whomanswering，\"Master，\"Isaid，\"thywordsassurancebringTothatwhichIalreadyhadsupposed;
AndIwasfaintoaskwholiesenclosedIntheembraceofthatdividingfire，Whichseemstocurlabovethefabledpyre，Wherewithhistwin-bornbrother，fiercelyhated，Eteocleswaslaid。\"Heanswered，\"MatedInpunishmentasonceinwraththeywere，UlyssesthereandDiomedincurTheeternalpains;theregroaningtheydeploreTheambushofthehorse，whichmadethedoorForRome’simperialseedtoissue：thereInanguishtootheywailthefatalsnareWhencedeadDeidamiastillmustgrieve，ReftofAchilles;likewisetheyreceiveDuepenaltyforthePalladium。\"
\"Master，\"Isaid，\"ifinthatmartyrdomThepowerofhumanspeechmaystillbetheirs，Ipray——andthinkitworthathousandprayers——
That，tillthishornedflamebecomemorenigh，Wemayabidehere;forthouseestthatI
Withgreatdesireinclinetoit。\"Andhe：
\"Thyprayerdeservesgreatpraise;whichwillinglyIgrant;butthourefrainfromspeaking;leaveThattasktome;forfullyIconceiveWhatthingthouwouldst，anditmightfallperchanceThatthese，beingGreeks，wouldscornthineutterance。\"
SowhentheflamehadcomewheretimeandplaceSeemednotunfittingtomyguidewithgraceToquestion，thushespokeatmydesire：
\"Oyethataretwosoulswithinonefire，IfinyoureyessomemeritIhavewon——
Merit，ormoreorless——fortributedoneWhenintheworldIframedmyloftyverse：
Movenot;butfainwerewethatonerehearseBywhatstrangefortunestohisdeathhecame。\"
TheeldercrescentoftheantiqueflameBegantowave，asintheupperairAflameistempest-tortured，hereandthereTossingitsangryheight，andinitssoundAshumanspeechitsuddenlyhadfound，Rolledforthavoiceofthunder，saying：\"When，ThetwelvemonthpastinCirce’shalls，againIleftGaeta’sstrand（erethithercameAeneas，andhadgivenitthatname）
Notloveofson，norfilialreverence，NorthataffectionthatmightrecompenseThewearyvigilofPenelope，CouldsofarquenchthehotdesireinmeToprovemorewondersoftheteemingearth，——
Ofhumanfrailtyandofmanlyworth。
Inonesmallbark，andwiththefaithfulbandThatallawardshadsharedofFortune’shand，Ilaunchedoncemoreupontheopenmain。
BothshoresIvisitedasfarasSpain，——
Sardinia，andMorocco，andwhatmoreThemidlandseauponitsbosomwore。
ThehourofourliveswasgrowinglateWhenwearrivedbeforethatnarrowstraitWhereHerculeshadsethisboundstoshowThatthereMan’sfootshallpause，andfurthernoneshallgo。
BornewiththegalepastSevilleontheright，AndontheleftnowsweptbyCeuta’ssite，`Brothers，’Icried，`thatintothefarWestThroughperilsnumberlessarenowaddressed，InthisbriefrespitethatourmortalsenseYethath，shrinknotfromnewexperience;
Butsailingstillagainstthesettingsun，SeekwenewworldswhereManhasneverwonBeforeus。Ponderyourprouddestinies：
Bornwereyenotlikebrutesforswinishease，Butvirtueandhighknowledgetopursue。’
MycomradeswithsuchzealdidIimbueBythesebriefwords，thatscarcelycouldIthenHaveturnedthemfromtheirpurpose;soagainWesetoutpoopagainstthemorningsky，AndmadeouroarsaswingswherewithtoflyIntotheUnknown。AndeverfromtherightOurcoursedeflecting，inthebalmynightAllsouthernstarswesaw，andourssolow，Thatscarceabovethesea-margeitmightshow。
Sofiverevolvingperiodsthesoft，PalelighthadrobbedofCynthia，andasoftReplenishedsinceourstart，whenfaranddimOverthemistyocean’sutmostrim，Roseagreatmountain，thatforveryheightPassedanyIhadseen。BoundlessdelightFilledus——alas，andquicklyturnedtodole：
For，springingfromourscarce-discoveredgoal，Awhirlwindstrucktheship;incirclesthreeItwhirledushelplessintheeddyingsea;
Highonthefourththefragilesternuprose，Thebowdrovedown，and，asAnotherchose，Overourheadsweheardthesurgingbillowsclose。\"
Ariosto。OrlandoFurioso，CantoX，91-99
Ruggiero，toamazetheBritishhost，Andwakemorewonderintheirwonderingranks，Thebridleofhiswingedcourserloosed，Andclappedhisspursintothecreature’sflanks;
Highintheair，eventothetopmostbanksOfcruddedcloud，uprosetheflyinghorse，AndnowabovetheWelsh，andnowtheManx，Andnowacrosstheseaheshapedhiscourse，TillgleamingfarbelowlayErin’semeraldshores。
ThereroundHibernia’sfabledrealmhecoasted，Wheretheoldsainthadlefttheholycave，SoughtforthefamousvirtuethatitboastedTopurgethesinfulvisitorandsave。
Thencebackreturningoverlandandwave，Ruggierocamewherethebluecurrentsflow，TheshoresofLesserBrittanytolave，And，lookingdownwhilesailingtoandfro，HesawAngelicachainedtotherockbelow。
’TwasontheIslandofComplaint——wellnamed，Fortheretothatinhospitableshore，Asavagepeople，cruelanduntamed，Broughttherichprizeofmanyahatefulwar。
Tofeedamonsterthatbesteadthemsore，Theyoffairladiesthosethatloveliestshone，Oftendermaidenstheythetenderestbore，And，drownedintearsandmakingpiteousmoan，Leftforthatraveningbeast，chainedontherocksalone。
Thithertransportedbyenchanter’sart，Angelicafromdreamsmostinnocent（Asthetalementionedinanotherpart）
Awoke，thevictimforthatsadevent。
Beautysorare，norbirthsoexcellent，NortearsthatmakesweetBeautylovelierstill，Couldturnthatpeoplefromtheirharshintent。
Alas，whattemperisconceivedsoillBut，Pitymovingnot，Love’ssoftenthralmentwill？
Onthecoldgraniteattheocean’srimThesefolkhadchainedherfastandgonetheirway;
FreshinthesoftnessofeachdelicatelimbThepityoftheirbruisingviolencelay。
Overherbeauty，fromtheeyeofdayTohideitspleadingcharms，noveilwasthrown。
Onlythefragmentsofthesaltsea-sprayRosefromthechurningofthewaves，wind-blown，Todashuponawhitenesscreamierthantheirown。
Carvedoutofcandidmarblewithoutflaw，Oralabasterblemishlessandrare，Ruggieromighthavefanciedwhathesaw，Forstatue-likeitseemed，andfastenedthereBycraftofcunningestartificer;
SaveinthewistfuleyesRuggierothoughtAteardropgleamed，andwiththeripplinghairTheoceanbreezesplayedasiftheysoughtInitsloosedepthstohidethatwhichherhandmightnot。
PityandwonderandawakeningloveStroveinthebosomoftheMoorishKnight。
DownfromhissoaringintheskiesaboveHeurgedthetenorofhiscourser’sflight。
FairerwitheveryfootoflesseningheightShonethesweetprisoner。WithtighteningreinsHedrewmorenigh，andgentlyashemight：
\"Olady，worthyonlyofthechainsWithwhichhisboundenslavestheGodofLoveconstrains，\"Andleastforthisoranyilldesigned，Oh，whatunnaturalandpervertedraceCouldthesweetfleshwithflushingstricturebind，AndleavetosufferinthiscoldembraceThatthewarmarmssohungertoreplace？\"
Intothedamsel’scheekssuchcolorflewAsbythealchemyofancientdaysIfwhitestivoryshouldtakethehueOfcoralwhereitbloomsdeepintheliquidblue。
NoryetsotightlydrawnthecruelchainsClaspedtheslimanklesandthewoundedhands，Butwithsoft，cringingattitudesinvainShestrovetoshieldherfromthatardentglance。
So，clingingtothewallsofsomeoldmanse，Therose-vinestrivestoshieldhertenderflowers，Whentherudewind，asautumnweeksadvance，BeatsonthewallsandwhirlsaboutthetowersAndspillsateveryblastherprideinpiteousshowers。
Andfirstforchokingsobsshemightnotspeak，Andthen，\"Alas！\"shecried，\"ah，woeisme！\"
Andmorehadsaidinaccentsfaintandweak，Pleadingforsuccorandsweetliberty。
Buthark！acrossthewidewaysoftheseaRoseofasuddensuchafierceaffrayThatanybutthebravehadturnedtoflee。
Ruggiero，turning，looked。Tohisdismay，Lo，wherethemonstercametoclaimhisquiveringprey！
OnaThemeintheGreekAnthologyThypetalsyetarecloselycurled，Roseoftheworld，Aroundtheirscented，goldencore;
NoryethasSummerpurpledo’erThytenderclustersthatbeginToswellwithinThedewyvine-leaves’earlyscreenOfshelteringgreen。
OheartsthatareLove’shelplessprey，Whileyetyoumay，Fly，eretheshaftisonthestring！
ThefirethatnowissmoulderingShallbetheconflagrationsoonWhosepathsarestrewnWithtormentofblanchedlipsandeyesThatagonize。
AfteranEpigramofClementMarotTheladIwasIlongernowNoramnorshallbeevermore。
Spring’slovelyblossomsfrommybrowHaveshedtheirpetalsonthefloor。
Thou，Love，hastbeenmylord，thyshrineAboveallgods’bestservedbyme。
DearLove，couldlifeagainbemineHowbetteredshouldthatservicebe！
LastPoems1916
TheAisne（1914-15）
WefirstsawfireonthetragicslopesWheretheflood-tideofFrance’searlygain，Bigwithwreckedpromiseandabandonedhopes，BrokeinasurfofbloodalongtheAisne。
Thechargeherheroesleftus，weassumed，What，dying，theyreconquered，wepreserved，Inthechilltrenches，harried，shelled，entombed，Wintercamedownonus，butnomanswerved。
Wintercamedownonus。Thelowclouds，tornInthestarkbranchesoftherivenpines，BlurredthewhiterocketsthatfromdusktillmornTracedthewidecurveoftheclose-grapplinglines。
Inrain，andfogthatonthewitheredhillFrozebeforedawn，thelurkingfoedrewdown;
OrlightsnowsfellthatmadeforlornerstillTheravagedcountryandtheruinedtown;
Orthelongcloudswouldend。Intenselyfair，Thewinterconstellationsblazingforth——
Perseus，theTwins，Orion，theGreatBear——
Gleamedonourbayonetspointingtothenorth。
AndthelonesentinelwouldstartandsoarOnwingsofstrongemotionasheknewThatkinshipwiththestarsthatonlyWarIsgreatenoughtoliftman’sspiritto。
Andeverdownthecurvingfront，aglowWiththepalerockets’intermittentlight，Heheard，likedistantthunder，growlandgrowTherumbleoffarbattlesinthenight，——
Rumors，reverberant，indistinct，remote，BornefromredfieldswhosemartialnameshavewonThepowertothrilllikeafartrumpet-note，——
Vic，Vailly，Soupir，Hurtelise，Craonne……
Craonne，beforethycannon-sweptplateau，WherelikesereleaveslaystrewnSeptember’sdead，IfoundforalldearthingsIforfeitedArecompenseIwouldnotnowforego。
ForthathighfellowshipwasoursthenWiththosewho，championinganother’sgood，MorethandullPeaceoritspoorvotariescould，Taughtusthedignityofbeingmen。
Therewedraineddeeperthedeepcupoflife，Andonsublimersummitscametolearn，Aftersoftthings，theterribleandstern，AftersweetLove，themajestyofStrife;
TherewherewefacedunderthosefrowningheightsTheblastthatmaims，thehurricanethatkills;
TherewherethewatchlightsonthewinterhillsFlickeredlikebalefirethroughinclementnights;
Therewhere，firmlinksintheunyieldingchain，Wherefellthelong-plannedblowandfellinvain——
Heartsworthyofthehonorandthetrial，WehelpedtoholdthelinesalongtheAisne。
Champagne（1914-15）
Inthegladrevels，inthehappyfetes，Whencheeksareflushed，andglassesgiltandpearledWiththesweetwineofFrancethatconcentratesThesunshineandthebeautyoftheworld，Drinksometimes，youwhosefootstepsyetmaytreadTheundisturbed，delightfulpathsofEarth，Tothosewhoseblood，inpiousdutyshed，Hallowsthesoilwherethatsamewinehadbirth。
Here，bydevotedcomradeslaidaway，Alongourlinestheyslumberwheretheyfell，BesidethecraterattheFermed’AlgerAndupthebloodyslopesofLaPompelle，AndroundthecitywhosecathedraltowersTheenemiesofBeautydaredprofane，AndinthematofmulticoloredflowersThatclothethesunnychalk-fieldsofChampagne。
UnderthelittlecrosseswheretheyriseThesoldierrests。NowroundhimundismayedThecannonthunders，andatnightheliesAtpeacebeneaththeeternalfusillade……
Thatothergenerationsmightpossess——
Fromshameandmenacefreeinyearstocome——
Aricherheritageofhappiness，Hemarchedtothatheroicmartyrdom。
EsteeminglesstheforfeitthathepaidThanundishonoredthathisflagmightfloatOverthetowersofliberty，hemadeHisbreastthebulwarkandhisbloodthemoat。
Obscurelysacrificed，hisnamelesstomb，Bareofthesculptor’sart，thepoet’slines，Summershallflushwithpoppy-fieldsinbloom，AndAutumnyellowwithmaturingvines。
Therethegrape-pickersattheirharvestingShalllightlytreadandloadtheirwickertrays，BlessinghismemoryastheytoilandsingIntheslantsunshineofOctoberdays……
IlovetothinkthatifmybloodshouldbeSoprivilegedtosinkwherehishassunk，IshallnotpassfromEarthentirely，Butwhenthebanquetrings，whenhealthsaredrunk，AndfacesthatthejoysoflivingfillGlowradiantwithlaughterandgoodcheer，InbeamingcupssomesparkofmeshallstillBrimtowardthelipsthatonceIheldsodear。
SoshallonecovetingnohigherplaneThannatureclothesincolorandfleshandtone，EvenfromthegraveputupwardtoattainThedreamsyouthcherishedandmissedandmighthaveknown;
AndthatstrongneedthatstroveunsatisfiedTowardearthlybeautyinallformsitwore，NotdeathitselfshallutterlydivideFromthebelovedshapesitthirstedfor。
Alas，howmanyanadeptforwhosearmsLifehelddeliciousofferingsperishedhere，Howmanyintheprimeofallthatcharms，Crownedwithallgiftsthatconquerandendear！
Honorthemnotsomuchwithtearsandflowers，Butyouwithwhomthesweetfulfilmentlies，WhereintheanguishofatrocioushoursTurnedtheirlastthoughtsandclosedtheirdyingeyes，RatherwhenmusiconbrightgatheringslaysItstenderspell，andjoyisuppermost，Bemindfulofthementheywere，andraiseYourglassestotheminonesilenttoast。
Drinktothem——amorousofdearEarthaswell，Theyaskednotributelovelierthanthis——
Andinthewinethatripenedwheretheyfell，Oh，frameyourlipsasthoughitwereakiss。
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Champagne，France，July，1915。
TheHostsPurged，withthelifetheyleft，ofallThatmakeslifepaltryandmeanandsmall，IntheirnewdedicationchargedWithsomethingheightened，enriched，enlarged，ThatlendsalighttotheirlustybrowsAndasongtotherhythmoftheirtrampingfeet，Thesearethementhathavetakenvows，Thesearethehardy，theflower，theelite，——
ThesearethementhataremovednomoreBythewilltotrafficandgraspandstoreAndringwithpleasureandwealthandloveThecirclesthatselfisthecenterof;
ButtheyaremovedbythepowersthatforceTheseaforevertoebbandrise，ThatholdArcturusinhiscourse，AndmarshalatnoonintropicskiesThecloudsthattoweronsomesnow-cappedchainAnddriftoutoverthepeopledplain。
Theyarebigwiththebeautyofcosmicthings。
Markhowtheircolumnssurge！TheyseemTofollowthegoddesswithoutspreadwingsThatpointstowardGlory，thesoldier’sdream。
Withbayonetsbareandflagsunfurled，TheyscalethesummitsoftheworldAndfadeonthefarthestgoldenheightInfairhorizonsfulloflight。
Comradesinarmsthere——friendorfoe——
Thattrodtheperilous，toilsometrailThroughaworldofruinandbloodandwoeIntheyearsofthegreatdecision——hail！
Friendorfoe，itshallmatternought;
Thisonlymatters，infine：wefought。
ForwewereyoungandinloveorstrifeSoughtexultationandcravedexcess：
TosoundthewildestdebauchinlifeWestakedouryouthanditsloveliness。
LetidlersarguetherightandwrongAndweighwhatmeritourcauseshad。
Puttingourfaithinbeingstrong——
Abovethelevelofgoodandbad——
Forus，webattledandburnedandkilledBecauseevolvingNaturewilled，AnditwasourprideandboasttobeTheinstrumentsofDestiny。
TherewasastatelydramawritBythehandthatpeopledtheearthandairAndsetthestarsintheinfiniteAndmadenightgorgeousandmorningfair，AndallthathadsensetoreasonknewThatbloodydramamustbegonethrough。
Somesatandwatchedhowtheactionveered——
Waited，profited，trembled，cheered——
Wesawnotclearlynorunderstood，Butyieldingourselvestothemasterhand，Eachinhispartasbesthecould，Weplayeditthroughastheauthorplanned。
MaktoobAshellsurprisedourpostonedayAndkilledacomradeatmyside。
MyheartwassicktoseethewayHesufferedashedied。
Idugabouttheplacehefell，Andfound，nobiggerthanmythumb，AfragmentofthesplinteredshellInwarmaluminum。
Imeltedit，andmadeamould，Andpoureditintheopening，Andworkedit，whenthecastwascold，Intoashapelyring。
Andwhenmyringwassmoothandbright，Holdingitonaroundedstick，Forseal，IbadeaTurcowrite`Maktoob’inArabic。
`Maktoob！’\"’Tiswritten！\"……Sotheythink，Thesechildrenofthedesert，whoFromitsimmenseexpansesdrinkSomeofitsgrandeurtoo。
WithinthebookofDestiny，Whoseleavesaretime，whosecover，space，Thedaywhenyoushallceasetobe，Thehour，themode，theplace，Aremarked，theysay;andyoushallnotBytakingthoughtorusingwitAlterthatcertainfateonejot，Postponeorconjureit。
Learntodrivefear，then，fromyourheart。
Ifyoumustperish，know，Oman，’TisaninevitablepartOfthepredestinedplan。
And，seeingthatthroughtheebondoorOnceonlyyoumaypass，andmeetOfthosethathavegonethroughbeforeThemighty，theelite————
GuardthatnotbowednorblanchedwithfearYouenter，butserene，erect，AsyouwouldwishmosttoappearTothoseyoumostrespect。
SodieasthoughyourfuneralUsheredyouthroughthedoorsthatledIntoastatelybanquethallWhereheroesbanqueted;
AnditshallalldependthereinWhetheryoucomeasslaveorlord，IftheyacclaimyouastheirkinOrspurnyoufromtheirboard。
So，whentheordercomes：\"Attack！\"
Andtheassaultingwavedeploys，AndthehearttremblestolookbackOnlifeandallitsjoys;
OrinaditchthattheyseemnearTofind，androundyourshallowtroughDropthebigshellsthatyoucanhearComingahalfmileoff;
When，nottohear，sometrytotalk，Andsometocleantheirguns，orsing，Andsomedigdeeperinthechalk——
Ilookuponmyring：
Andnervesrelaxthatweremosttense，AndDeathcomeswhistlingdownunheard，AsIconsiderallthesenseHeldinthatmysticword。
Anditbrings，quietinglikebalmMyheartwhoseflutteringshaveceased，TheresignationandthecalmAndwisdomoftheEast。
IHaveaRendezvouswithDeath……
IhavearendezvouswithDeathAtsomedisputedbarricade，WhenSpringcomesbackwithrustlingshadeAndapple-blossomsfilltheair——
IhavearendezvouswithDeathWhenSpringbringsbackbluedaysandfair。
ItmaybeheshalltakemyhandAndleadmeintohisdarklandAndclosemyeyesandquenchmybreath——
ItmaybeIshallpasshimstill。
IhavearendezvouswithDeathOnsomescarredslopeofbatteredhill，WhenSpringcomesroundagainthisyearAndthefirstmeadow-flowersappear。
Godknows’twerebettertobedeepPillowedinsilkandscenteddown，WhereLovethrobsoutinblissfulsleep，Pulsenightopulse，andbreathtobreath，Wherehushedawakeningsaredear……
ButI’vearendezvouswithDeathAtmidnightinsomeflamingtown，WhenSpringtripsnorthagainthisyear，AndItomypledgedwordamtrue，Ishallnotfailthatrendezvous。
Sonnets：-
SonnetI-
Sidney，inwhomtheheydayofromanceCametoitspreciousandmostperfectflower，WhetheryoutourneyedwithvictoriouslanceOrbroughtsweetroundelaystoStella’sbower，IgivemyselfsomecreditforthewayIhavekeptcleanofwhatenslavesandlowers，ShunnedtheidealsofourpresentdayAndstudiedthosethatwereesteemedinyours;
For，turningfromthemobthatbuysSuccessBysacrificingallLife’sbetterpart，DownthefreeroadsofhumanhappinessIfrolicked，poorofpursebutlightofheart，AndlivedinstrictdevotionallalongTomythreeidols——LoveandArmsandSong-
SonnetII-
NotthatIalwaysstruckthepropermeanOfwhatmankindmustgiveforwhattheygain，But，whenIthinkofthosewhomdullroutineAndthepursuitofcheerlesstoilenchain，Whofromtheirdesk-chairsseeingasummercloudRacethroughblueheavenonitsjoyfulcourseSighsometimesforalifelesscrampedandbowed，IthinkImighthavedoneagreatdealworse;
ForIhaveevergoneuntiedandfree，Thestarsandmyhighthoughtsforcompany;
Wetwiththesalt-sprayandthemountainshowers，Ihavehadthesenseofspaceandamplitude，Andloveinmanyplaces，silver-shoed，Hascomeandscatteredallmypathwithflowers-
SonnetIII-
Whyshouldyoubeastonishedthatmyheart，Plungedforsolongindarknessandindearth，Shouldberevivedbyyou，andstirandstartAsbywarmAprilnow，revivingEarth？
IamthefieldofundulatinggrassAndyouthegentleperfumedbreathofSpring，Andallmylyricbeing，whenyoupass，Isbowedandfilledwithsuddenmurmuring。
Iaskedyounothingandexpectedless，But，withthatdeep，impassionedtendernessOfoneapproachingwhathemostadores，IonlywishedtolosealittlespaceAllthoughtofmyownlife，andinitsplaceToliveanddreamandhavemyjoyinyours-
SonnetIV-
To……inchurchIfIwasdrawnherefromadistantplace，’Twasnottopraynorhearourfriend’saddress，But，gazingoncemoreonyourwinsomeface，ToworshipthereIdealLoveliness。
OnthatpureshrinethathastoolongignoredThegiftsthatonceIbroughtsofrequentlyIlaythisvotiveoffering，torecordHowsweetyourquietbeautyseemedtome。
Enchantinggirl，myfaithisnotathingByfutileprayersandvapidpsalm-singingToventincrowdednaveandpublicpew。
Mycreedissimple：thattheworldisfair，Andbeautythebestthingtoworshipthere，AndIconfessitbyadoringyou。
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Biarritz，Sunday，March26，1916-
SonnetV-
Seeingyouhavenotcomewithme，norspentThisday’ssuggestivebeautyasweought，IhavegoneforthaloneandbeencontentTomakeyoumistressonlyofmythought。
AndIhaveblessedthefatethatwassokindInmylife’sagitationstoincludeThismoment’srefugewheremysensecanfindRefreshment，andmysoulbeatitude。
Oh，bemygentlelovealittlewhile！
Walkwithmesometimes。Letmeseeyousmile。
Watchingsomenightunderawintrysky，Beforethecharge，oronthebedofpain，TheseblessedmemoriesshallreviveagainAndbeapowertocheerandfortify-
SonnetVI-
Oh，youaremoredesirabletomeThanallIstakedinanimpulsivehour，Makingmyyouththesportofchance，tobeBlightedortorninitsmostperfectflower;
ForIthinklessofwhatthatchancemaybringThanhow，beforereturningintofire，TomakemydearestmemoryofthethingThatisbutnowmyultimatedesire。
AndinoldtimesIshouldhaveprayedtoherWhosehauntthegrovesofwindyCypruswere，ToprospermeandcrownwithgoodsuccessMywilltomakeofyoutherose-twinedbowlFromwhoseinebriatingbrimmysoulShalldrinkitslastofearthlyhappiness-
SonnetVII-
TherehavebeentimeswhenIcouldstormandplead，Butyoushallneverhearmesupplicate。
TheselongmonthsthathavemagnifiedmyneedHavemademyaskinglessimportunate，FornowsmallfavorsseemtomesogreatThatnotthecourteousloversofoldtimeWeremorecontenttorulethemselvesandwait，Easingdesirewithdiscourseandsweetrhyme。
Nay，becapricious，willful;havenofearTowoundmewithunkindnessdoneorsaid，LestmutualdevotionmaketoodearMylifethathangsbyasoslenderthread，AndhappyloveunnervemebeforeMayForthatsternpartthatIhaveyettoplay-
SonnetVIII-
Oh，loveofwoman，youareknowntobeApassionsenttoplaguetheheartsofmen;
ForeveryoneyoubringfelicityBringingrebuffsandwretchednesstoten。
IhavebeenoftwherehumanlifesoldcheapAndseenmen’sbrainsspilledoutabouttheirearsAndyetthatnevercostmeanysleep;
IliveduntroubledandIshednotears。
Foolspratehowwarisanatrociousthing;
IalwaysknewthatnothingitimpliedEqualledtheagonyofsufferingOfhimwholovesandlovesunsatisfied。
Warisarefugetoaheartlikethis;
Loveonlytellsitwhattruetortureis-
SonnetIX-
Well，seeingIhavenohope，thenletuspart;
Havinglongtaughtmyfleshtomasterfear，Ishouldhavelearnedbynowtorulemyheart，Although，Heavenknows，’tisnotsoeasynear。
Oh，youweremadetomakemenmiserableAndtorturethosewhowouldhavejoyinyou，ButI，whocouldhavelovedyou，dear，sowell，Takeprideinbeingagoodlosertoo;
Andithasnotbeenwhollyunsuccess，ForIhaverescuedfromforgetfulnessSomemomentsofthisprecioustimethatflies，AddingtomypastwealthofmemoryTheprettywayyouoncelookedupatme，Yourlow，sweetvoice，yoursmile，andyourdeareyes-
SonnetX-
IhavesoughtHappiness，butithasbeenAlovelyrainbow，bafflingallpursuit，AndtastedPleasure，butitwasafruitMorefairofoutwardhuethansweetwithin。
Renouncingboth，aflakeinthefermentOfbattlinghoststhatconquerorrecoil，Thereonly，chastenedbyfatigueandtoil，Iknewwhatcamethenearesttocontent。
ForthereatleastmytroubledfleshwasfreeFromthegadflyDesirethatplagueditso;
DiscordandStrifewerewhatIusedtoknow，Heartaches，deception，murderousjealousy;
ByWartransportedfarfromallofthese，AmidtheclashofarmsIwasatpeace-
SonnetXI-
OnReturningtotheFrontafterLeaveApartsweetwomen（forwhomHeavenbeblessed），Comrades，youcannotthinkhowthinandblueLooktheleftoversofmankindthatrest，Nowthatthecreamhasbeenskimmedoffinyou。
Warhasitshorrors，buthasthisofgood——
ThatitssureprocessessortoutandbindBraveheartsinoneintrepidbrotherhoodAndleavetheshamsandimbecilesbehind。
Nowturnwejoyfultothegreatattacks，NotonlythatwefaceinafairfieldOurvaliantfoeandallhisdeadlytools，ButalsothatweturndisdainfulbacksOnthatpoorworldwescornyetdietoshield——
Thatworldofcowards，hypocrites，andfools-
SonnetXII-
Cloudsrosy-tintedinthesettingsun，Depthsoftheazureeasternskybetween，Plainswherethepoplar-borderedhighwaysrun，Patchedwithahundredtintsofbrownandgreen，——
BeautyofEarth，wheninthyharmoniesThecannon’snotehasceasedtobeapart，IshallreturnoncemoreandbringtotheseTheworshipofanundividedheart。
OfthosesweetpotentialitiesthatwaitFormyheart’sdeepdesiretofecundateIshallresumethesearch，ifFortunegrants;
AndthegreatcitiesoftheworldshallyetBegoldenframesformeinwhichtosetNewmasterpiecesofmorerareromance。
BellingliseI
DeepintheslopingforestthatsurroundsTheheadofagreenvalleythatIknow，SpreadthefairgardensandancestralgroundsOfBellinglise，thebeautifulchateau。
Throughshadygrovesandfieldsofunmowngrass，Itwasmyjoytocomeatduskandsee，Fillingalittlepond’suntroubledglass，Itsantiquetowersandmoulderingmasonry。
Oh，shouldIfallto-morrow，laymehere，Thato’ermytomb，witheachrevivingyear，Wood-flowersmayblossomandthewood-dovescroon;
Andloversbythatunrecordedplace，Passing，maypause，andclingalittlespace，Close-bosomed，attherisingofthemoon。
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Here，whereinhappiertimesthehuntsman’shornEchoingfromfarmadesweetmidsummereves，Nowserriedcannonthundernightandmorn，Tearingwithironthegreenwood’stenderleaves。
YethassweetSpringnoparticlewithdrawnOfheroldbounty;stillthesong-birdshail，Eventhroughourfusillade，delightfulDawn;
Eveninourwirebloomliliesofthevale。
Youwholoveflowers，takethese;theirfragilebellsHavetrembledwiththeshockofvolleyedshells，AndinblacknightswhenstealthyfoesadvanceTheyhavebeenlitbythepalerockets’glowThato’erscarredfieldsandancienttownslaidlowTraceinwhitefirethebravefrontiersofFrance。
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May22，1916。
LiebestodIwho，conceivedbeneathanotherstar，Hadbeenaprinceandplayedwithlife，insteadHavebeenitsslave，anoutcastexiledfarFromthefairthingsmyfaithhasmerited。
MywayshavebeenthewaysthatwandererstreadAndthosethatmakeromanceofpoverty——
Soldier，Isharedthesoldier’sboardandbed，AndJoyhasbeenathingmoreofttomeWhisperedbysummerwindandsummerseaThanknownincarnateinthehoursitliesAllwarmagainstourheartsandlaughsintooureyes。
IknownotifinriskingmybestdaysIshallleaveutterlybehindmehereThisdreamthatlightenedmethroughlonesomewaysAndthatnodisappointmentmadelessdear;
SometimesIthinkthat，wherethehilltopsrearTheirwhiteentrenchmentsbackoftangledwire，BehindthemistDeathonlycanmakeclear，There，likeBrunhilderingedwithflamingfire，Lieswhatshalleasemyheart’simmensedesire：
There，wherebeyondthehorrorandthepainOnlythebraveshallpass，onlythestrongattain。
Truthordelusion，beitasitmay，Yetthinkittrue，dearfriends，for，thinkingso，ThatthoughtshallnerveoursinewsonthedayWhentothelastassaultourbuglesblow：
Recklessofpainandperilweshallgo，Headshighandheartsaflameandbayonetsbare，AndweshallbraveeternityasthoughEyeslookedonusinwhichwewouldseemfair——
Onewaitedinwhosepresencewewouldwear，Evenasaloverwhowouldbewell-seen，Ourmanhoodfaultlessandourhonorclean。
ResurgamExiledafarfromyouthandhappylove，IfDeathshouldravishmyfondspirithenceIhavenodoubtbut，likeahomingdove，Itwouldreturntoitsdearresidence，AndthroughathousandstarsfindouttheroadBackintoearthlyfleshthatwasitslovedabode。
AMessagetoAmericaYouhavethegritandtheguts，Iknow;
YouarereadytoanswerblowforblowYouarevirile，combative，stubborn，hard，Butyourhonorendswithyourownback-yard;
Eachmanintentonhisprivategoal，Youhavenofeelingforthewhole;
WhatsinglynonewouldtolerateYouletunpunishedhitthestate，UnmindfulthateachmanmustshareThestainheletshiscountrywear，And（whatnotravellerignores）
Thathergoodnameisoftenyours。
Youareproudinthepridethatfeelsitsmight;
FromyourimaginaryheightMenofanotherraceorhueAremenofalesserbreedtoyou：
TheneighboratyoursoutherngateYoutreatwiththescornthathasbredhishate。
TolendaspicetoyourdisrespectYoucallhimthe\"greaser\"。Butreflect！
Thegreaserhasspatonyoumorethanonce;
Hehashandedyoumultipleaffronts;
Hehasrobbedyou，banishedyou，burnedandkilled;
Hehasgoneuntrouncedforthebloodhespilled;
Hehasjeeringusedforhisbootblack’sragThestarsandstripesofthegringo’sflag;
Andyou，inthedepthsofyoureasy-chair——
Whatdidyoudo，whatdidyoucare？
DidyoufindtheseasontoocoldanddampTochangethecounterforthecamp？
WereyoufrightenedbyfeversinMexico？
Ican’timagine，butthisIknow——
YouareimpassionedvastlymoreBythenewsofthedailybaseballscoreThantohearthatadozencountrymenHaveperishedsomewhereinDarien，ThatgreasershavetakentheirinnocentlivesAndrobbedtheirholdingsandrapedtheirwives。
NotbyroughtonguesandreadyfistsCanyouhopetojiltinthemodernlists。
ThearmiesofalittlerfolkShallpassyouunderthevictor’syoke，SobeitanationthattrainshersonsToridetheirhorsesandpointtheirguns——
SobeitapeoplethatcomprehendsThelimitwhereprivatepleasureendsAndwheretheirpublicduesbegin，ApeoplemadestrongbydisciplineWhoarewillingtogive——whatyou’venomindto——
Andunderstand——whatyouareblindto——
ThethingsthattheindividualMustsacrificeforthegoodofall。
Youhavealeaderwhoknows——themanMostfittobecalledAmerican，AprophetthatonceingenerationsIsgiventopointtoerringnationsBrighteridealstowardwhichtopressAndleadthemoutofthewilderness。
Willyouturnyourbackonhimonceagain？
WillyougivethetilleroncemoretomenWhohavemadeyourcountrythelaughing-stockFortheolderpeoplestoscornandmock，Whowouldmakeyouservile，despised，andweak，Acountrythatturnstheothercheek，Whocarenothowbravelyyourflagmayfloat，Whoansweraninsultwithanote，Whosewayistheeasywayinall，And，seeingthatpolishedarmsappalTheirmarrowofmilk-fedpacifist，Wouldtellyoumenacedoesnotexist？
Arethese，intheworld’sgreatparliament，ThemenyouwouldchoosetorepresentYourhonor，yourmanhood，andyourpride，Andthevirtuesyourfathersdignified？
Oh，burythemdeeperthantheseaInuniversalobloquy;
Forgetthegroundwheretheylie，orwriteForepitaph：\"Tooproudtofight。\"
Ihavebeentoolongfrommycountry’sshoresToreckonwhatstateofmindisyours，ButasformyselfIknowrightwellIwouldgothroughfireandshotandshellAndfacenewperilsandmakemybedInnewprivations，ifROOSEVELTled;
ButIhavegivenmyheartandhandToserve，inservinganotherland，Idealskeptbrightthatwithyouaredim;
Heremencanthrilltotheircountry’shymn，ForthepassionthatwellsintheMarseillaiseIsthesamethatfirestheFrenchthesedays，And，whentheflagthattheylovegoesby，WithswellingbosomandmoistenedeyeTheycanlook，fortheyknowthatitfloatstherestillBythemightoftheirhandsandthestrengthoftheirwill，AndthroughperilscountlessandtrialsunknownItshonoreachmanhasmadehisown。
Theywantedthewarnomorethanyou，Buttheysawhowthecertainmenacegrew，AndtheygavetwoyearsoftheiryouthorthreeThemoretoinsuretheirlibertyWhenthewrathofriflesandpennonedspearsShouldrolllikeafloodontheirwreckedfrontiers。
Theywantedthewarnomorethanyou，ButwhenthedreadfulsummonsblewAndthetimetosettlethequarrelcameTheysprangtotheirguns，eachmanwasgame;
AndmarkiftheyfightnottothelastFortheirhearths，theiraltars，andtheirpast：
Yea，fighttilltheirveinshavebeenbleddryForloveofthecountrythatWILLnotdie。
Ofriends，inyourfortunatepresentease（Yetfacedbytheself-samefactsasthese），IfyouwouldseehowaracecansoarThathasnolove，butnofear，ofwar，HoweachcanturnfromhisprivateroleThatallmayactasaperfectwhole，HowmencanliveuptotheplacetheyclaimAndanation，jealousofitsgoodname，Betruetoitsproudinheritance，Oh，lookoverhereandlearnfromFRANCE！
IntroductionandConclusionofaLongPoemIhavegonesometimesbythegatesofDeathAndstoodbesidethecavernthroughwhosedoorsEnterthevoyagersintotheunseen。
Fromthatdreadthresholdonly，gazingback，HaveeyesinswiftilluminationseenLifeutterlyrevealed，andguessedthereinWhatthingswerevitalandwhatthingswerevain。
Knowthen，likeavastoceanfrommyfeetSpreadingawayintothemorningsky，Isawunrolledmyvanisheddays，and，lo，OblivionlikeamorningmistobscuredToils，trials，ambitions，agitations，ease，Andlikegreenisles，sun-kissed，withsweetperfumeLoadingtheairsblownbackfromthatdimgulf，Gleamedonlythroughtheall-involvinghazeThehourswhenwehavelovedandbeenbeloved。
Therefore，sweetfriends，asoftenasbyLoveYouriseabsorbedintotheharmonyOfplanetssingingroundmagneticsuns，LetnotproprietynorprejudiceNorthepreceptsofjealousagedenyWhatSensesoincontestablyaffirms;
ClingtotheblessedmomentanddrinkdeepOfthesweetcupittends，astherealoneWerethatwhichmakeslifeworththepaintolive。
WhatissofairasloversintheirjoyThatdiesinsleep，theirsleepthatwakesinjoy？
Caressingarmsaretheirlightpillows。TheyThatlikeloststarshavewanderedhithertoLonesomeandlightlessthroughtheuniverse，NowglowtransfiredatNature’sflamingcore;
Theyarethecentre;constellatedheavenIstheembroideredpanoplyspreadroundTheirbridal，andthemusicofthespheresRockstheminhushedepithalamium……
IknowthattherearethosewhoseidletonguesBlasphemethebeautyoftheworldthatwasSowondrousandsoworshipfultome。
Icallthemthosethat，inthepalacewhereDownperfumedhallstheSleepingBeautylay，Wanderedwithoutthesecretorthekey。
Iknowthattherearethose，ofgentlerheart，Brokenbygrieforbydeceptionbowed，WhoinsomerealmbeyondthegraveconceiveTheblisstheyfoundnothere;but，asforme，InthesoftfibresofthetenderfleshIsawpotentialitiesofJoyTenthousandlifetimescouldnotuse。DearEarth，InthisdarkmonthwhendeepasmorningdewOnthymaternalbreastshallfallthebloodOfthosethatwerethyloveliestandthybest，Ifitbefatethatmineshallmixwiththeirs，Hearthismynaturalprayer，for，purifiedBythatLetheanagonyandcladInmoreresplendentpowers，IasknoughtelseThanreincarnatetoretracemypath，Bebornagainofwoman，walkoncemoreThroughChildhood’sfragrant，flowerywonderlandAnd，enteredinthegoldenrealmofYouth，FarestillapilgrimtowardthecopiousjoysIsavoredhereyetscarcebegantosip;
Yea，withthecomradesthatIlovedsowellResumethebanquetwehadscarcebegunWheninthestreetweheardtheclarion-callAndeachmansprangtoarms——ay，evenmyselfWholovedsweetYouthtootrulynottoshareItspainnolessthanitsdelight。IfprayersAretobeprayed，lo，hereismine！BethisMyresurrection，thismyrecompense！
OdeinMemoryoftheAmericanVolunteersFallenforFrance（TohavebeenreadbeforethestatueofLafayetteandWashingtoninParis，onDecorationDay，May30，1916。）
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Ay，itisfittingonthisholiday，Commemorativeofoursoldierdead，When——withsweetflowersofourNewEnglandMayHidingthelichenedstonesbyfiftyyearsmadegray——
Theirgravesineverytownaregarlanded，ThatpioustributeshouldbegiventooToourintrepidfewObscurelyfallenherebeyondtheseas。
Thosetopreservetheircountry’sgreatnessdied;
ButbythedeathoftheseSomethingthatwecanlookuponwithprideHasbeenachieved，norwhollyunrepliedCansneererstriumphinthechargetheymakeThatfromawarwhereFreedomwasatstakeAmericawithheldand，daunted，stoodaside。
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Betheyrememberedherewitheachrevivingspring，NotonlythatinMay，whenlifeisloveliest，AroundNeuville-Saint-VaastandthedisputedcrestOfVimy，they，superb，unfaltering，Inthatfineonslaughtthatnofirecouldhalt，Partedimpetuoustotheirfirstassault;
ButthattheybroughtfreshheartsandspringliketooTothathighmission，and’tismeettostrewWithtwigsoflilacandspring’searliestroseThecenotaphofthoseWhointhecausethathistorymostendearsFellinthesunnymornandfloweroftheiryoungyears。
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Yetsoughttheyneitherrecompensenorpraise，NortobementionedinanotherbreathThantheirbluecoatedcomradeswhosegreatdaysItwastheirpridetoshare——ay，shareeventothedeath！
Nay，rather，France，toyoutheyrenderedthanks（Seeingtheycameforhonor，notforgain），Who，openingtothemyourgloriousranks，Gavethemthatgrandoccasiontoexcel，ThatchancetolivethelifemostfreefromstainAndthatrareprivilegeofdyingwell。
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Ofriends！IknownotsincethatwarbeganFromwhichnopeoplenoblystandsaloofIfinallmomentswehavegivenproofOfvirtuesthatwerethoughtAmerican。
IknownotifinallthingsdoneandsaidAllhasbeenwellandgood，OrifeachoneofuscanholdhisheadAsproudlyasheshould，Or，fromthepatternofthosemightydeadWhoseshadesourcountryveneratesto-day，Ifwe’venotsomewhatfallenandsomewhatgoneastray。
Butyoutowhomourland’sgoodnameisdear，IftherebeanyhereWhowonderifhermanhoodbedecreased，RelaxeditssinewsanditsbloodlessredThanthatatShilohandAntietamshed，Beproudofthese，havejoyinthisatleast，Andcry：\"NowheavenbepraisedThatinthathourthatmostimperilledher，MenacedherlibertywhoforemostraisedEurope’sbrightflagoffreedom，sometherewereWho，notunmindfuloftheantiquedebt，CamebackthegenerouspathofLafayette;
AndwhenofamostformidablefoeShecheckedeachonset，arduoustostem——
Foiledandfrustratedthem——
OnthoseredfieldswhereblowwithfuriousblowWascountered，whetherthegiganticfrayRolledbytheMeuseorattheBoisSabot，Accentsofourswereinthefiercemelee;
AndonthosefurthestrimsofhallowedgroundWheretheforlorn，thegallantchargeexpires，Whentheslainbuglerhaslongceasedtosound，AndonthetangledwiresThelastwildrallystaggers，crumbles，stops，Witheredbeneaththeshrapnel’sironshowers：——
Nowheavenbethanked，wegaveafewbravedrops;
Nowheavenbethanked，afewbravedropswereours。\"
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There，holdingstill，infrozensteadfastness，Theirbayonetstowardthebeckoningfrontiers，Theylie——ourcomrades——lieamongtheirpeers，Cladinthegloryoffallenwarriors，Grimclustersunderthornytrellises，Dry，furthestfoamupondisastrousshores，Leavesthatmadelastyearbeautiful，stillstrewnEvenastheyfell，unchanged，beneaththechangingmoon;
AndearthinherdivineindifferenceRollson，andmanypaltrythingsandmeanPratetobeheardandcapertobeseen。
Buttheyaresilent，calm;theireloquenceIsthatincomparableattitude;
Nohumanpresencestheirwitnessare，Butsummercloudsandsunsetcrimson-hued，Andshowersandnightwindsandthenorthernstar。
Nay，evenoursalutationsseemprofane，OpposedtotheirElysianquietude;
Oursalutationscallingfromafar，FromourignoblerplaneAndundistinctionofourlesserparts：
Hail，brothers，andfarewell;youaretwiceblest，bravehearts。
Doubleyourgloryiswhoperishedthus，ForyouhavediedforFranceandvindicatedus。
