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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
APRIL 2ND, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poet's Biography
First Line: We have been patient - and they named us weak
Last Line: And in the much-abused, high name of god we speak at last.
Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs.
Subject(s): April
First Line: We have been patient - and they named us weak
Last Line: And in the much-abused, high name of god we speak at last.
Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs.
Subject(s): April
We have been patient -- and they named us weak;
We have been silent -- and they judged us meek.
Now, in the much-abused, high name of God We speak.
Oh, not with faltering or uncertain tone --
With chosen words we make our meaning known,
That like a great wind from the West shall shake The double throne.
Our colors flame upon the topmost mast, --
We lift the glove so arrogantly cast,
And in the much-abused, high name of God We speak at last.
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