Of tribulation these are they

Of Tribulation - these are They,
Denoted by the White.
The Spangled Gowns, a lesser Rank
Of Victors, designate -

All these - did conquer -
But the Ones who overcame most times -
Wear nothing commoner than Snow -
No Ornament - but Palms -

"Surrender" - is a sort unknown
On this superior soil -
"Defeat", an Outgrown Anguish,
Remembered, as the Mile

Our panting Ancle barely passed,
When Night devoured the Road -
But we - stood - whispering in the House -
And all we said - was Saved!