2014 CD

OSCEOLA BLUES

Major Booth, I’m concerned
Have you learned? Speak the truth!
Has my brother spent his youth?

Please excuse my request
I can’t rest! Don’t refuse 
Yet another search for clues

Waitin’ for some news
Life and death will choose
If we win or lose
Osceola blues

Can a scout disappear?
Let’s be clear! Let’s rule out
Any shadow of a doubt

Waitin’ for some news
Life and death will choose
If we win or lose
Osceola blues

Former slave, soldier now
Took a vow to be brave!
To Fort Pillow chased his grave

Waitin’ for some news
Life and death will choose
If we win or lose
Osceola blues

Let us praise those who’ve died
Who with pride fought the Grays
Oh! Blue heaven! Glory days!
Wooden crosses, sad displays
Farewell, brother! We part ways….

© 2011 David E. Miller

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