July 4, 2013

“Battle’s Over”

 
“Battle’s Over”
 
cji
7/5/13
 
(July 4, 1863)
 
Vicksburg surrenders
ending the siege begun
unable to withstand numbers
starvation w/constant shelling
war weary from weeks engaged
too many dead on both sides
seeking relief not coming
severed the supply lines
old man river quiet
Vicksburg surrenders!
 
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