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! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE VOICE OF THE GRASS by SARAH ROBERTS BOYLE THE DEFENSE OF THE ALAMO [MARCH 6, 1835] by CINCINNATUS HEINE MILLER LINES WRITTEN IN A CITY COMPOSING-ROOM by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS STANZAS: IN THE MANNER OF SPENSER by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD THE OLD MAID by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) SPRING FANTASIES: 4. HORN AND VIOLIN by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON |