Mother, Is the Battle Over?



"Mother, is the battle over?

THousands have been slain, they say.

Is my father come? and tell me

Has the army gained the day?"



"Is he well or is he wounded?

Mother, do you think he's slain?

If he is, pray will you tell me

Will my father come again?"



"Mother, I see you always sighing

Since that paper last you read;

Tell me why you are crying:

Is my dearest father dead?"

"Yes, my boy, your noble father

Is one numbered with the slain;

Though he loves me very dearly

Ne'er on earth we'll meet again."



"Fighting for the glorious Union

Like a hero he is slain;

Still the day may not be distant

When in heaven we'll meet again."



From Folk Songs of the South, Cox

Note: equally popular in the North and (without the last verse)

the South.

@war @America @Civil @death

filename[ BTTLOVER

SF

===DOCUMENT BOUNDARY