Sonnet 16 Comments
WHEN I remember with what buoyant heart,
Midst war's alarms and woes of civil strife,
In youthful eagerness, thou didst depart,
At peril of thy safety, peace, and life,
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At peril of thy safety, peace, and life, To nurse the wounded soldier, swathe the dead - How piercéd soon by fever's poisoned dart, And brought unconscious home, with wildered head -
An autobiographical poem. During the Civil War, his daughter Louisa moved to Washington, D.C. to volunteer as a nurse. The Alcotts received a telegram that Louisa was sick; She was brought home where she wrote a book about her experiences. Her father was proud of her as a woman and a writer.
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10/3/2025 6:34:01 PM # 1.0.0
Excellent poem.To conquer fortune, cherish kindred dear, Hast with grave studies vexed a sprightly brain, In myriad households kindled love and cheer;