July 8, 2013

“Old Man River”

 
“Old Man River”
 
cji
7/9/13
 
July 9, 1863 was the day
the Mississippi came home
once more in the nation
Port Hudson surrendered
five days after Vicksburg
signaling an end in sight
from this horrific fight
while much more to come
still the defeat had begun
men, supplies, weapons
simply now an attrition
overwhelming odds seen
a cause now was lost
dearly paid was this cost
brothers, cousins, families
Old Man River come home!
 
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