Battle of Saltville
Battles lost or battles
won
The outcome was forlorn
The only thing we know is true
The fallen men are gone.
The boys in blue aligned themselves
The fifer played his tune.
The Rebel men came o’er the hill,
The battle was begun.
Shots rang out, smoke filled the air
A soft prayer was uttered low.
The Rebel flag was held with pride,
Across the field they flowed.
A rifle cracked and Johnny fell
The battle flag fell low.
But another brave boy ran to the front
And raised the flag once more.
The battleground is silent now
The horses are no more.
The soldiers lie in graves around
O're ole Virginia's floor.
Janice
Busic
Copyright
8/28/02
