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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO THE BARTHOLDI STATUE, by AMBROSE BIERCE Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: O liberty, god-gifted Last Line: And marry henry george. Subject(s): Art & Artists; Freedom; Statue Of Liberty; Liberty | |||
O Liberty, God-gifted -- Young and immortal maid -- In your high hand uplifted The torch declares your trade. Its crimson menace, flaming Upon the sea and shore, Is, trumpet-like, proclaiming That Law shall be no more. Austere incendiary, We're blinking in the light; Where is your customary Grenade of dynamite? Where are your staves and switches For men of gentle birth? Your mask and dirk for riches? Your chains for wit and worth? Perhaps, you've brought the halters You used in the old days, When round religion's altars You stabled Cromwell's bays? Behind you, unsuspected, Have you the axe, fair wench, Wherewith you once collected A poll-tax from the French America salutes you -- Preparing to disgorge. Take everything that suits you, And marry Henry George. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE THE WILD SWAN by ROBINSON JEFFERS AFTER TENNYSON by AMBROSE BIERCE QUARTET IN F MAJOR by WILLIAM MEREDITH CROSS THAT LINE by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE EMANCIPATION by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER |
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