Joseph Rodman Drake (August 7, 1795 – September 21, 1820) was an early American poet.
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“And when the cannon-mouthings loud
Heave in wild wreaths the battle-shroud,”
—Joseph Rodman Drake (17951820)
“When Freedom, from her mountain height,
Unfurled her standard to the air,
She tore the azure robe of night,
And set the stars of glory there;”
—Joseph Rodman Drake (17951820)
“When Freedom, from her mountain height,
Unfurled her standard to the air,
She tore the azure robe of night,
And set the stars of glory there;”
—Joseph Rodman Drake (17951820)
“Have caviar if you like, but it tastes like herring to me.”
—William A. Drake (19001965)