Tag: General Drummond

Drummond: Indomitable Soldier by John Daniel Logan

Dec 14, 2017

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by

Andrew Porteus

in Battle of Lundy’s Lane, Biographical Poems, Niagara Falls Poems, Niagara Falls Poetry, War of 1812

FROM SAFFRON dawn that lit the morning sky logan drummond Until the moon passed, blanching at the sight Of fearful slaughter crying for respite, Thy faithful forces heard thy battle cry Above the stubborn, fierce, tumultuous sway Of weltering lines. Then thy undaunted heart Sustained thy heroes in their awful part And glorified the sanguinary…
Sonnet Read at the Unveiling of the Lundy’s Lane Monument, 25th July, 1895 by William Kirby

Dec 4, 2017

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by

Andrew Porteus

in Battle of Lundy’s Lane, City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Poet, War of 1812

“STAND FAST! STAND FAST! STAND FAST!” A mighty cry sonnet Rang from the British line at Lundy‘s Lane. “CLOSE UP YOUR RANKS! STAND FAST!“ the foes again Swarm up the hill, where our brave colours fly, And Drummond shouts: “To conquer or to die.” ‘Mid roar of guns, that rend the heavens in twain, Our flashing bayonets back upon the plain…