WHEN a man hath no freedom to fight for at home, Let him combat for that of his neighbours; Let him think of the glories of Greece and of Rome, And get knock'd on the head for his labours. To do good to mankind is the chivalrous plan, And is always as nobly requited; Then battle for freedom wherever you can, And, if not shot or hang'd, you'll get knighted. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AELLA: MINSTREL'S MARRIAGE-SONG by THOMAS CHATTERTON SYMPATHY (2) by PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR WALLS by WILLIAM HERVEY ALLEN JR. BUCK O' KINGWATTER by ROBERT ANDERSON OF CARLISLE OPEN THE DOOR TO ME, OH! by ROBERT BURNS |