Poem by Ernest Charles Jones

Liberty

THY birthplace where, young Liberty?
    In graves, 'mid heroes' ashes.
Thy dwelling, where, sweet Liberty?
    In hearts, where free blood dashes.

Thy best hope where, dear Liberty?
    In fast upwinging time.
Thy first strength where, proud Liberty?
    In thine oppressor's crime.

Thy safety where, stray Liberty?
    In lands where discords cease.
Thy glory where, bright Liberty?
    In universal Peace.

1. Prison Bars
2. Earth's Burdens
3. Too Soon
4. The Sea Shell on the Desert
5. Our Warning

Percy Shelley Liberty ("The fiery mountains answer each other")

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