What was it caused our nation To take up arms 'gainst stubborn Spain? Was it to only conquer her That she might praise and glory gain? Or was it territorial greed, That she might richer be? Or was it beneficial To her on land or sea? Oh, no, not these, not these at all Did ever cause this war; For it was something nobler And holier by far. It was for suffering Cuba, 'Twas for her liberty, To save her from the Spanish yoke Of awful cruelty. Who then would dare to say: "Don't go," To relatives or friends, "And fight for rights and freedom 'Till Cuba's suffering ends." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...FRAGMENTS INTENDED FOR DEATH'S JEST-BOOK: A SUBTERRANEAN CITY by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES ASTRONOMY by ALFRED EDWARD HOUSMAN PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 13. AL-BARI by EDWIN ARNOLD THE LITTLE REBEL by JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY GROWING OLD by KARLE WILSON BAKER |