“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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