by Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967)

Language: English 
We passed their graves:
The dead men there,
Winners or losers,
Did not care.

In the dark
They could not see
Who had gained
The victory.

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Composition:

    Set to music by Elie Siegmeister (1909 - 1991), "Peace", 1966, published 1978, orchestrated 1967 [ low voice and piano or orchestra ], from The Face of War, no. 3

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This text was added to the website: 2010-11-19
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