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

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Debbie Duncan

May 6, 2012 at 3:21 PM

This is a nice write ,,,,, war, sad thing,, whether it be two people or a thousand,, have a great day Rob,,,, thanks for reading my post on "My Son" ;}