Topic: William Dawes
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Fri 06/05/09 04:42 PM
Hi Group!
My 9 year old son's school asked me to write a poem about Paul Revere and after doing some research I decided to write a poem about William Dawes another rider that night that did not get the same credit as Paul Revere did.

William Dawes
"One if by land, Two if by sea."
is known the world through as
Paul Revere's plea.
Yes, he became famous during
that ride,
where he spread the warning
through the Countryside.
What most still do not know
is there was another rider
in on the show.
Yes, poor William Dawes helped
in spreading the word.
Yet praises to Paul Revere were
all that was heard.
My friends please listen because
what I say is true.
So, let us give William Dawes
the credit he is due.

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Fri 06/05/09 04:56 PM
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