When Our Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown in Virginia was the decisive

end of America's long war of independence.


O Yorktown!
O decisive victory!

When the equivalent
In our incomparable history?
Where converge
The destined forces
On what momentous day,
Surround the beaten enemy
In victory's long delay?

And when appear
Under what bright sky
The unfailing beloved leader
Who led his troops
The long war's fray -
When that day?
O when that triumphant day!

Stars at Dawn

I thought I'd skip the dawn today
From sitting up late reading Frost -
But are stars a thing to toss away!
So up, my legs, no matter what the cost!