The Dying Hero.

    His greatness hath not left him; till the years
        Have won the nation from her children dead,
    And robbed her of remembrance where she rears
        Her monuments above the blood they shed,
    Will his name want for homage; with sad fears
        The Union winds her garlands o'er his head,
    And fondly wreathes her love, bedewed with tears,
        To bless the hero on his dying bed.

    His luster lives untarnished; as he lies
        Where Malady has bound him in wild pain,
    And only Death can loose the heavy chain
        That galls her captive while his nature dies,
    He seems far greater in his country's eyes,
        Than if an Appomattox spake again.

Freeman Edwin Miller

Freeman Edwin Miller was an American poet, journalist, and teacher, best known for his work in Oklahoma. Born on November 9, 1864, in New Jersey, Miller moved to Oklahoma in 1894, where he became a prominent figure in the literary and educational communities. He is remembered for his contributions to early Oklahoma literature, as well as his work in promoting education and journalism in the region. He passed away on July 14, 1951.

Freeman Edwin Miller

My Shadow And I.

Freeman Edwin Miller, Simple Poetry

Make The Most Of This Life.

Freeman Edwin Miller, Simple Poetry

Sonnet.

Freeman Edwin Miller, Simple Poetry

Greatness Lives Apart.

Freeman Edwin Miller, Simple Poetry

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    Fame welcomes him with glad behest,
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Death Of Sir John.

What news to all alike brings startling sorrow?
And he is dead, the vigorous chieftain dead?
Nor e'en for him would death still brook to-morrow?
No more shall followers vaunt and foemen dread;
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Of him the State's most skilful, ablest head,
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When all was anarchy, he seized the reins,
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'Twas well. - He lived to hear his land's acclaim,

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