WILLIAM H. BROUGHTON

For all veterans, inspired by his words.

Strange something

possession of the mind

kill and die

brothers amid brothers

feelings of a man

worthy of the name

soldier.

 In the battle hour

 belief, religion

examine, thy heart

all is natural

and right with God

worthy of the name

soldier.

Engaged in thought

lines are formed

inhale, hold

command given

the mind clears, advance

worthy of the name

soldier.

Gait, double-quick

encounter, slaughter

cannon, blade, bullet

field becomes blood

fall and crawl

worthy of the name

soldier.

Scene, obscene

surgery and saw, and spleen

tent flapping, shrieks

words fail

there is no measure

worthy of the name

soldier.