1864 blog

Sherman’s March

I still remember the image vivid in my mind

Body parts and debris all I could find

Over yonder, fire still amongst the tree

Slaves running and shouting in the streets are free

Fired up more than before

All we wanted now was to win the war

We are ready to fight

They thought they put out the light

Never will I forget walking in the street

I noticed people dead with cut off hands and feet

I recognized one who I used to know

Friend in school he used the name Moe

I was ready to join the war and fight for what I believed

I needed slaves they should not be freed