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Good evening, morning, or afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. Thanks for coming back for a third helping of the Daily Poet. Today, we'll read from Whitman and see a comic from the ever popular, Beetle Baily. Let's start off, however, with something not involving war.



America Ladies and Gentlemen...
and me on Tuesdays...

Now lets read a classic from Whitman.

Adieu to a Soldier

ADIEU, O soldier!
You of the rude campaigning, (which we shared,)
The rapid march, the life of the camp,
The hot contention of opposing fronts—the long manoeuver,
Red battles with their slaughter,—the stimulus—the strong, terrific game,
Spell of all brave and manly hearts—the trains of Time through you, and like of you,
all
fill’d,
With war, and war’s expression.

Adieu, dear comrade!
Your mission is fulfill’d—but I, more warlike,
Myself, and this contentious soul of mine,
Still on our own campaigning bound,
Through untried roads, with ambushes, opponents lined,
Through many a sharp defeat and many a crisis—often baffled,
Here marching, ever marching on, a war fight out—aye here,
To fiercer, weightier battles give expression.

-Walt Whitman

What true artistry. Words on paper are as good as paint on canvas. Now on the lighter side...



Isn't this such an accurate portrayal of our military leaders. (Hopefully they have a good sense of humor too)

I hope you enjoyed today's edition of the Daily Poet. If you think I should share any poet's work or comic strip, just comment on this issue and let me know what you'd like to see more of.

-Mike

Thought of the Day
Remember to always use protection...
...those pokemon cards can get torn pretty easily. 😉