Bull Run
The war between the states had just begun.
Blue and gray met at a place called Bull Run.
The North blue army marched from Washington.
This was in April, eighteen sixty-one.
The South achieved victory on that day.
Men wearing gray sent the Yankees away.
A hopeful quick end lasted four long years.
A high price was paid with both blood and tears.
Robert Pettit 4-5-12
Copyright © Robert Pettit | Year Posted 2012
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