73 Who never lost, are unprepared lyrics

Who never lost, are unprepared

A Coronet to find!

Who never thirsted

Flagons, and Cooling Tamarind!

Who never climbed the weary league —

Can such a foot explore

The purple territories

On Pizarro's shore?

How many Legions overcome —

The Emperor will say?

How many Colors taken

On Revolution Day?

How many Bullets bearest?

Hast Thou the Royal scar?

Angels! Write "Promoted"

On this Soldier's brow!

• Artist:Emily Dickinson