Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TOUSSAINT L'OVERTURE: HIS MANHOOD, by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE Poet's Biography First Line: Thus, up to manhood he arose Last Line: "and conquer here." Subject(s): Toussaint L'ouverture (1743-1803) | ||||||||
Thus, up to manhood he arose, A man of wisdom, strength, repose, Integrity; Beloved by all both far and near, Respected for his character And industry. Then he was married to Suzan, A help-meet true for such a man; For many years The loved companion of his life, Sharing his honors, toils and strife, His hopes and fears. He saw with pain the cruel lot Of Brethren dear, and ne'er forgot To humbly pray, That He, who calms the ocean's wave, Would bring deliverance to the slave, And haste the day. In reading, 'neath his gaze there fell Prophetic words, which long and well, And thoughtfully, He pondered, for in them appear Visions of a deliverer From slavery. "Where is the man whom Nature owes To her vexed children -- the negroes? He will appear! With standard raised for liberty, Impetuous as a stormy sea, And conquer here." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MRS. FRANCES ELLEN HARPER by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE THE REASON WHY by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE TOUSSAINT L'OVERTURE: HIS ANCESTRY by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE TOUSSAINT L'OVERTURE: HIS BOYHOOD by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE TOUSSAINT L'OVERTURE: HIS PRIME by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE WE ARE RISING by GEORGE CLINTON ROWE STORIES ARE MADE OF MISTAKES by JAMES GALVIN SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY: ELIZABETH CHILDERS by EDGAR LEE MASTERS APOLLO AT LAX by KAREN SWENSON |
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