In The Hills Of Shiloh Comments

What inspired/motivated Silverstein to write this poem? Much of his output is quasi-comical or ironic. This poem is poignant, bordering on the sentimental.

Have you heard Amanda sing in the hills of Shiloh Whispering to her wedding ring in the hills of Shiloh Hear her humming soft and low, poor Amanda doesn't know 'Twas ended forty years ago in the hills of Shiloh. wonderful. tony

mournful and beautiful reminiscence on the civil war and war's sorrow

mournful and beautiful reminiscence on war