AMERICA VICTORIOUS

 

AMERICA VICTORIOUS - A POEM

(For Memorial Day) 

By Leila B Stockton 

Over here our hearts were waiting 
For the tidings glad, of peace. 

Just to hear of warfare ended, 

Causing enmity to cease. 

Over here ,what joy o'er flowing, 

From our hearts in deep delight, 

When the victory we d longed for 

Came in glorious, shining might! 

Over here we all united 

In a heartfelt, thankful prayer, 

Praising God on High, Who helped us 

Gain our victory over there. 

Over here the people grieving 

For their boys in battle lost 

Knew in gaining world-war victory 

They had helped to pay the cost. 

Through the world may the Peace Angel 

Ever rule in soul of man, 

Blessing us, and all the nations 

As no other power can. 

References:

1. The Kindergarten Primary Magazine 1919

2. THOMAS JOHNSON MEMBER OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS FIRST GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT BY EDWARD S DELAPLAINE THE LIFE OF FREDERICK H HITCHCOCK The Grafton Press NEW YORK MCMXXVII