https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/05/27/more-on-memorial-day-or-a-few-grains-of-poetry-from-hopkins/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:36:42 -0400<![CDATA[Responding to my post yesterday about Google&#8217;s decision to leave Memorial Day uncommemorated, a friend reminded me about Gerard Manley Hopkins&#8217;s moving poem &#8220;The Solider.&#8221;]]>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:01:54 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2008/05/27/more-on-memorial-day-or-a-few-grains-of-poetry-from-hopkins-n114858