Rhode Island
by Charlotte Fiske Bates�(1838�1916) |
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FROM that far island in the midland sea,
Where
Rhodian art wrought out the world's surprise,
Did our own
Eden island's name arise,
And then, at last, the State's
it grew to be.
Loved of all generous souls her
Founder's name;
And forth from her what stalwart men have
sprung!
Gallant in battle, eloquent of tongue,
Philanthropist and soldier give her fame.
Of seven
and thirty, this the smallest State,
And yet how powerful
and how populous!
Where will and deed, like hers, are
valorous,
To narrow bounds is set how large a fate!
No steadier brilliance has been thrown afar
Throughout our history's every darkest night
Than
hers,�how lustrous and how wide her light,
Though of the
Nation's cluster, smallest star! |
By Charlotte Fiske Bates�(1838�1916)
Listed April 8, 2014 |
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