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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TWENTY-ONE, by WILLIAM A. PHELON
First Line: I, that am twenty-one--a man--
Last Line: I, that am twenty-one—a man!
Variant Title(s): Twenty-one: The Youth
Subject(s): Soldiers; War; World War I; Youth; First World War
First Line: I, that am twenty-one--a man--
Last Line: I, that am twenty-one—a man!
Variant Title(s): Twenty-one: The Youth
Subject(s): Soldiers; War; World War I; Youth; First World War
I, THAT am twenty-one—a Man—
Seeing before me splendid, glorious years,
In my rich strength I laugh at doubts and fears,
Man among men! Show me—where is the roll
Of those who turn their lives toward Freedom's goal?
I, that am twenty-one—a Man!
I, that am twenty-one—a Man—
Equal to any Man upon this earth,
Stand forth in pride—soon shall I prove my worth!
I was a boy, with boys, a few hours past—
Now, ranked with Men, I wait the rifle blast!
I, that am twenty-one—a Man!
I, that am twenty-one—a Man—
Ask that my name be placed among the first
Of those who free the world from Things Accurst—
Ask for the work that only Men can share—
My rightful heritage is waiting There!
I, that am twenty-one—a man!
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