Poem of the Day
Today is the 150th anniversary of the battle of Fort Sumter, marking the beginning of the U.S. Civil War.
Major Anderson
By J.H. Elliot
February, 1861
Upheld and nerved by God's unswerving arm,
Fearless and brave, lion-hearted in the right,
An armed host in thine own single might,
In storm and tempest, dauntless still and calm;
Honored by men, by loyal women loved,
The pride and boast of all thy countrymen,
The Cynosure of all eyes, still unmoved,
Th' inspiring genius of the Poet's pen;
While threatening clouds hang darkly o'er they head,
Thy strong right arm is the whole nation's head;
We trust in thee, thee and thy gallant band;
"They saved their country's honor!" shall be read
On History's future page. Thy noble arduous duty done,
America shall know no prouder name than
ANDERSON.