While not the past forgetting, + 

To-day, at least, contention sunk entire⁠—peace, brotherhood uprisen; + 

For sign reciprocal our Northern, Southern hands, + 

Lay on the graves of all dead soldiers, North or South, + 

(Nor for the past alone⁠—for meanings to the future,) + 

Wreaths of roses and branches of palm. + 