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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE MINSTREL BOY, by THOMAS MOORE Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: The minstrel boy to the war is gone Last Line: "they shall never sound in slavery." Alternate Author Name(s): Little, Thomas Subject(s): Freedom; Minstrels; Liberty | |||
The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone In the ranks of death you'll find him, His father's sword he has girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him. "Land of song!" said the warrior bard, "Tho' all the world betrays thee, One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard, One faithful harp shall praise thee." The minstrel fell! but the foeman's chain Could not bring that proud soul under; The harp he loved ne'er spoke again, For he tore its chords asunder; And said, "No chain shall sully thee, Thou soul of love and bravery. Thy songs were made for the pure and free, They shall never sound in slavery." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE THE WILD SWAN by ROBINSON JEFFERS AFTER TENNYSON by AMBROSE BIERCE QUARTET IN F MAJOR by WILLIAM MEREDITH CROSS THAT LINE by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE EMANCIPATION by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER A CANADIAN BOAT SONG; WRITTEN ON THE RIVER ST. LAWRENCE by THOMAS MOORE |
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