Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Surrendering

Wolfe demanded during dying
"Which obtain the Day"?
"General, the British" -- "Easy"
Answered Wolfe "to die"

Montcalm, his opposing Spirit
Rendered with a smile
"Sweet" said he "my own Surrender
Liberty's beguile"
-Emily Dickinson, "Wolfe Demanded During Dying"

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