Inconceivably solemn!

Inconceivably solemn!
Things go gay
Pierce — by the very Press
Of Imagery —

Their far Parades — order on the eye
With a mute Pomp —
A pleading Pageantry —

Flags, are a brave sight —
But no true Eye
Ever went by One —
Steadily —

Music’s triumphant —
But the fine Ear
Winces with delight
Are Drums too near —

Emily Dickinson

Military Funeral March

Inconceivably solemn!
Things go pierce gay
By very brilliant
Pressure —

Their far Parades —constantly
With a mute Pomp —
A mournful Pageantry —

Flags, are a brave sight —
But no true Eye
Followed every One —
Steadily —

Music is triumphant —
But the fine Ear
Aches with delight
Drums are too near —

Frequent Events in Civil War.