
INDEX
Over Here
Why We Fight
America
The Time for Deeds
Everywhere in America
The Things That Make a Soldier Great
The Flag
A Battle Prayer
Good Luck
A stirring collection of verses that captures the heartbeat of a nation at war, this book weaves together prayers, battlefield reflections, and the quiet resolve of those left behind. From solemn hymns whispered at night to rousing calls to service, each poem offers a window into the hopes, fears, and fierce patriotism of ordinary Americans thrust into extraordinary times. The language is plain yet resonant, echoing the cadence of church bells, marching drums, and the rustle of flag‑filled streets.
Interlaced with personal letters, battlefield prayers, and vivid snapshots of daily life—Christmas on the front, a mother’s quiet vigil, a soldier’s wounded hand—the poems trace the emotional terrain from enlistment to the first taste of combat. Readers will hear the clash of ideals and the tender yearning for peace, all while the verses uphold a steady belief in sacrifice and a higher purpose. It is both a historical echo and a timeless reminder of how ordinary hearts can become the backbone of a nation's resolve.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 2, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1881–1959
Remembered as the “People’s Poet,” this British-born American writer built a huge readership with warm, plainspoken verses about family, work, and everyday hope. His poems were so popular that they appeared in newspapers across North America for decades.
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