FROM the glowing southern regions, Where the sun-god makes his dwelling, Came the Roman's crested legions O'er the deep, round Britain swelling. The wave grew dazzling as he passed, With light from spear and helmet cast; And sounds in every rushing blast Of a conqueror's march were telling, But his eagle's royal pinion, Bowing earth beneath its glory, Could not shadow with dominion Our wild seas and mountains hoary! Back from their cloudy realm it flies, To float in light through softer skies; Oh! chainless winds of heaven arise! Bear a vanquished world the story! Lords of earth! to Rome returning, Tell how Britain combat wages, How Caswallon's soul is burning When the storm of battle rages! And ye that shrine high deeds in song, O holy and immortal throng! The brightness of his name prolong, As a torch to stream through ages! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HOLY THURSDAY, FR. SONGS OF INNOCENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE THE SHANNON AND THE CHESAPEAKE [JUNE 1, 1813] by THOMAS TRACY BOUVE SOLACE by CLARISSA SCOTT DELANY ROBIN REDBREAST by GEORGE WASHINGTON DOANE JOAN OF ARC IN RHEIMS by FELICIA DOROTHEA HEMANS |