little drummer boy page 5 by ric gustafson
Eli banged on his drum as the regiment stopped at the old wooden bridge. It was midday and the sun was blaring down on the soldiers. Eli and Mick watched as mule wagons and ambulances crossed the bridge first. After a long period of time, the regiment started walking again to the beat of Eli's drum. They walked across the tall mountains of northwest Georgia. Lieutenant Simpson knew the Rebs were east of them waiting for them.
The regiment stopped at Snake Creek Gap.
" Lieutenant, why are we stopping here?"Mick asked as he took a sip from his canteen.
" We need to chop down trees and lay them down across this muddy track for the wagons and ambulances to get through". He looked at Eli and smiled. " Little drummer boy, your chance to get into a battle is just right over this Gap".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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