Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
Mark Twain and Joan of ArcVachel Lindsay
From “For America at War”
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Then Joan of Arc gives each the accolade.
All the young poets of the wide world say.
Seeing him come against the fires accurst?
Leading to war our youngest and our best.
The sacred flag of Joan above him burns.
And where she stands, there he will stand till doom.
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But I, I can but mourn, and mourn again
At bloodshed caused by angels, saints and men.