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William Gilmore Simms

Born in April 17, 1806 / Died in June 11, 1870 / United States / English

William Gilmore Simms poet from United States was born on April 17, 1806, had 64 years and died on June 11, 1870. Poems were written mainly in English language. Dominant movement is political.

Top ten poems William Gilmore Simms

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The Swamp Fox

... So clear your swords and spur your steeds, ...

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Fort Wagner

...   Were worse than death--perdition! Should they fail, ...

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The Angel Of The Church

...   Yields their fond choice, from THRONES and POWERS ...

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Ode--"Our City by the Sea."

... Dread the crash which follows as each Titan mass is struck-- ...

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Song In March

...   With a wild love he seeks young Summer’s charms &emsp ...

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Hast Thou A Song For A Flower.

... II. For her the sweet music thou bringest ...

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The Decay Of A People

...   If that we waste, in vain walled town and lofty tower! ...

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Blessings On Children

... In the daylight, in the starlight, still with thought that freely flies, ...

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Flight To Nature

... And, through the long, long summer hours, ...

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Ode--"Do Ye Quail?"

... Better fall, grappling fast with the foe, to their graves, ...

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