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INNER HISTORY (APRIL 19, 1775), by                    
First Line: I know a mother wise as solomon
Last Line: And wise heart linked to heart, we understand.
Subject(s): Colonialism; Great Britain; Revolutions; United States; America


I know a mother wise as Solomon,
Who trained a boy till he stood six foot three
Close to her well-poised will. It came that he
One sudden day backed up against the sun,
And saw his shadow, -- felt the long course run,
Since dawn, -- then told his mother's ears, "I'm free."
Outwalking pride down the long shadow, she
Agreed with wisdom, and his cause was won.
And so I think the best of England's blood
Looked down the lengthening shadow of our land,
With frock outgrown whatever way it stood,
And out across the seas stretched a warm hand.
After wide years we own her motherhood,
And wise heart linked to heart, we understand.





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