Joseph Rodman Drake

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 (1795–1820)

    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 (1795–1820)

    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 (1795–1820)

    Have caviar if you like, but it tastes like herring to me.
    —William A. Drake (1900–1965)