When the Regiment Came Back
The poem explores the theme of love and loss during wartime. The regiment returns from battle, but one soldier does not come back, leaving his lover to mourn his death. The poem conveys the sorrow and longing of the woman who waits in vain for her beloved's return.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1893 · Genre: War Poetry, Historical, Lyric Poetry · 222 words
First lines
All the uniforms were blue, all the swords were bright and new, When the regiment went marching down the street, All the men were hale and strong as they proudly moved along, Through the cheers that drowned the music of their feet. Oh the music of the feet keeping time to drums that beat, Oh the splendour and the glitter of the sight, As with swords and rifles new and in uniforms of blue The regiment went marching to the fight!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Poetry, Historical, Lyric Poetry, Realism, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 222 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- War Poetry — The poem focuses on the experiences of soldiers before and after battle, highlighting the transformation caused by war.
- Historical — The content reflects historical themes related to military regiments and their experiences in war.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem uses a lyrical style to convey emotions and vivid imagery.
- Realism — The poem realistically depicts the harsh realities and emotional toll of war on soldiers.
Tags
War · Soldiers · Regiment · Return · Homecoming · Military · History · Fiction · Romance · Drama · Adventure · Action