Some old words about the soldiers who fought in the American Civil War.

Look at that column well, as it passes by,

Remembering Bull Run and the cocksfeather hats,

The congressmen,

the raw militia brigades

Who went to war with a flag and a haircloth trunk

In bright red pants

and ideals and ignorance,

Ready to fight like picture-postcard boys

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