John Williamson Palmer

Poems (5)

• For Charlie’s Sake

  The Night is late, the house is still; / The angels of the hour fulfil …

• Stonewall Jackson's Way

  Come, stack arms, men; pile on the rails; / Stir up the camp-fire bright! …

• The Fight at the San Jacinto

  “now for a brisk and cheerful fight!” / Said Harman, big and droll, …

• The Maryland Battalion

  Spruce macaronis, and pretty to see, / Tidy and dapper and gallant were we; …

• Thread and Song

  Sweeter and sweeter, / Soft and low, …