Adieu to a Soldier

ADIEU, O soldier!
You of the rude campaigning, (which we shared,)
The rapid march, the life of the camp,
The hot contention of opposing fronts 'the long manoeuver,
Red battles with their slaughter, 'the stimulus 'the strong, terrific game,
Spell of all brave and manly hearts 'the trains of Time through you, and like of you,
all
filled,
With war, and war's expression.

Adieu, dear comrade!
Your

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