Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall’s bier.
Over Barbara Frietchie’s grave, 55
Flag of Freedom and Union, wave!
Peace and order and beauty draw
Round thy symbol of light and law;
And ever the stars above look down
On thy stars below in Frederick town! 60
—Barbara Frietchie. Whittier.
l. 3.—Note momentary completeness on “Frederick.”
l. 1-3.—These lines are anticipative.