Terry D. Sutherland

BLOW SOFTLY THE HARP

Blow softly the harp; by the crackling fire
Close heavy eyes; rest the long night
Remember those loves; friends you admire
Early in the morning you’ll continue the fight

Dixie’s your home; your love and your life
Blow softly the harp; sweet song of Rose
Tomorrow the cavalry will wield the knife
Who may survive not anyone knows

Blow softly the harp; by the crackling fire
Close heavy eyes; rest the long night
Remember young Rose whose heart you desire
Tomorrow you’ll march proudly; for Dixie you’ll fight

Dixie’s your home; your love and your life
Blow softly the harp; sweet song of Rose
The blue devils would make this your last night
Fight for the South and the love of your Rose

Submitted for the September 2008 IWVPA Club Theme Project, “Music”