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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO BELGIUM, by HENRY AUSTIN DOBSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: For right, not might, you fought. The foe
Last Line: For right, not might.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin
Subject(s): Belgium; World War I; First World War
First Line: For right, not might, you fought. The foe
Last Line: For right, not might.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dobson, Austin
Subject(s): Belgium; World War I; First World War
FOR Right, not Might, you fought. The foe,
Checked in his wild World-overthrow,
Ravaged, with his remorseless band,
Your ancient fanes and peaceful land,
Thinking to crush you at a blow.
You are not crushed, as well we know.
If you are trodden, 'tis to grow;
Nor can they fail at last who stand
For Right, not Might!
God speed you, Belgium! Time will show
How large a debt to you we owe.
To you -- through all reverses grand --
Men stretch to-day a grateful hand...
God speed you still -- in weal and woe --
For Right, not Might.
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