“Sleeping for the Flag”

Description

"When the boys come home in triumph, brother, With the laurels they shall gain... We shall look for you in vain." The brave man lies dead "underneath the Southern tree." "Sleeping to waken in this weary world no more... Sleeping for the flag you bore."

References

  1. Hill-CivWar, pp. 212-213, "Sleeping for the Flag" (1 text)
  2. DT, SLEPFLAG*
  3. BI, HCW212

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Author: Henry Clay Work