By antique fancy trimmed, -- though lowly, bred To dignity, -- in thee, O Schwytz! are seen The genuine features of the golden mean; Equality by Prudence governed, Or jealous Nature ruling in her stead; And therefore art thou blest with peace, serene As that of the sweet fields and meadows green In unambitious compass round thee spread. Majestic Berne, high on her guardian steep, Holding a central station of command, Might well be styled this noble body's head; Thou, lodged mid mountainous intrenchments deep, Its heart; and ever may the heroic land Thy name, O Schwytz! in happy freedom keep! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE RESOLVE by ALEXANDER BROME THE BLUEBELLS OF NEW ENGLAND by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH TO A GARDEN IN APRIL by WALTER CONRAD ARENSBERG THE LORD SPEAKS by KARLE WILSON BAKER AD S. ANGELUM CUSTODEM by JOSEPH BEAUMONT |