Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj

Summary

Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj Why the Army Became Quiet

They come, the colors flying free.
But as within the door they throng,
Why does the army suddenly
Hush the fierce din, and silence keep? —
Why, little brother is asleep.
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