Washington Crossing the Deleware ( Ekphrasis)
Washington crossed the icy Deleware
In 1776, on a freezing Christmas Eve
In a small boat, rowed by trusted soldiers
The course was changed, so it is believed.
They struck a blow for freedom
And surprised the British troops
The Crossing captured in large scale
By the German Emanuel Leutze
Its grand in size, 24 feet long
You must stop and sit and gaze
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This artist's work surely will amaze.
Emanuel Leutze..1816-1869
For Brian's contest.
Copyright © Barbara Gorelick | Year Posted 2010
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