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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RICHARD WATSON GILDER; IN MEMORIAM, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poet's Biography First Line: Soul of a soldier in a poet's frame Last Line: Amid the city's strife, thy noble deed! Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus Subject(s): Death; Gilder, Richard Watson (1844-1909); Poetry & Poets; Dead, The | |||
SOUL of a soldier in a poet's frame, Heart of a hero in a body frail; Thine was the courage clear that did not quail Before the giant champions of shame Who wrought dishonour to the city's name; And thine the vision of the Holy Grail Of Love, revealed through Music's lucid veil, Filling thy life with heavenly song and flame. Pure was the light that lit thy glowing eye, And strong the faith that held thy simple creed. Ah, poet, patriot, friend, to serve our need Thou leavest two great gifts that will not die: Above the city's noise, thy lyric cry, -- Amid the city's strife, thy noble deed! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A FRIEND KILLED IN THE WAR by ANTHONY HECHT FOR JAMES MERRILL: AN ADIEU by ANTHONY HECHT TARANTULA: OR THE DANCE OF DEATH by ANTHONY HECHT CHAMPS D?ÇÖHONNEUR by ERNEST HEMINGWAY NOTE TO REALITY by TONY HOAGLAND LITTLE BOATIE'; A SLUMBER SONG FOR THE FISHERMAN'S CHILD by HENRY VAN DYKE |
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