William Sherman

William Sherman by Doris Culverhouse

USA union General William Sherman
Calm determined and mighty fighter
Ruthless morale killer
Marched by Atlanta with hot pyrotechnics
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Maverick Avatar
May 17, 2011 at 7:01 AM
Dynamic write here Doris have enjoyed!
Song Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Dear Doris- Love to read about Sherman and his march thru the south-there are letters in the Smithsonian from a young soldier who gives his account of marching with him. Thanks for writing about this dynamic historical figure! Gwendolen
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April 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM
a great write to a giant of a General.
Kendrick Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 8:09 AM
He destroyed everything in his path which was not necessary..Worst than a hurricane or a tornado ..Enjoyed reading this morn..Mom
Anderson Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Nice poem Doris...Jimmy
Brown Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 7:33 AM
I have stopped by to read your excellent poetry today Doris. I hope to be back soon to read more. Glad to see you posting again. I wish you the best with your writing always. Love, Carol
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April 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Smile?!, *^_^* Yes, a sixty mile wide path of death and destruction; the history born amid purpose across these corridores aligning time... = And I happen to know that, "Your Beauty," is no less than a gorgeous Georgia peach so, I Am sure that your loveliness grew-up with the history of this grain of sands tell upon the shores of its moment, my dear. == Very profound painting in poe, brushed from the palette of, "A Sweetened Soul; 'Beautiful.'" === love always, jasper
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April 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Interesting write Doris.. TCM just showed Gone With the Wind Tuesday night and the scenes in Atlanta were tremendous .. remember studying about Sherman in school.. four lines state so much luv.. appreciate all your sweet comments ..luv..
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