With the liberal use of the rum they'd discovered
When the Patriots' hidden supplies were uncovered.
In chaotic astonishment drunken redcoats retreated,
Which swayed the next battle, where the Brits were defeated.
Sybil was hailed "heroine," like none'd ever outranked her,
And even George Washington came calling, and thanked her.
She was but Sweet Sixteen, while Paul's age was forty.
His miles were sixteen, but her mileage was forty!
So why's she forgotten, un-revered in history
While Revere has the spotlight? It is quite a mystery!
But any poor poet, no matter how sincere,
Must embellish the story that promotes his career.
So, in spite of the stellar job Washington said Sybil'd done
Poor Longfellow failed to find any rhymes for "Ludington.'
But the poet found words that would rhyme with Revere,
And his mighty pen caused the real hero to disappear.
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