Strong I stand, though I have borne Anger, hate, and bitter scorn; Strong I stand, and laugh to see How mankind have fought with me. Shade of history, I condemn All the puny ways of men; Free my heart, my spirit free, Beckon, and I'll follow thee. False and foolish mortal know, If you scorn the world's disdain, Your mean soul is far below Other worms, however vain. Thing of Dust, with boundless pride, Dare you ask me for a guide? With the humble I will be; Haughty men are naught to me. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...INTERIM by CLARISSA SCOTT DELANY AFTER AUGHRIM by ARTHUR GERALD GEOGHEGAN THE FINDING OF THE LYRE by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL MAUBERLEY: 5. MEDALLION by EZRA POUND PENTUCKET [AUGUST 29, 1708] by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 1. ALLAH by EDWIN ARNOLD A SONNET. OF LOVE by PHILIP AYRES |