SHE told the story, and the whole world wept At wrongs and cruelties it had not known But for this fearless woman's voice alone. She spoke to consciences that long had slept: Her message, Freedom's clear reveille, swept From heedless hovel to complacent throne. Command and prophecy were in the tone, And from its sheath the sword of justice leapt. Around two peoples swelled a fiery wave, But both came forth transfigured from the flame. Blest be the hand that dared be strong to save, And blest be she who in our weakness came -- Prophet and priestess! At one stroke she gave A race to freedom and herself to fame. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SOMEBODY'S DARLING by MARIE LA CONTE EXOTIC PERFUME by CHARLES BAUDELAIRE ANNUNCIATIO B.V. by JOSEPH BEAUMONT TO IRON-FOUNDERS AND OTHERS by GORDON BOTTOMLEY THE SONG OF CAPTIVE ISRAEL by MARY ELIZABETH BROOKS THE HAUNTED HOUSE by ABBIE FARWELL BROWN ON BEING ASKED WHAT WAS THE 'ORIGIN OF LOVE' by GEORGE GORDON BYRON |