FREEDOM
If you have the power within you,
Like an eagle you shall soar.
But, it may be, many errors
Lurk in fancies such as these,
For man’s intellect is subtle,
Swayed and influenced with ease.
And, beside the snares of old time
Spread the peasants’ feet before,
Well I know designing people
Have invented many more.
Yes, but for the folk to break them
It no harder task will be.
Then, O Muse, with hope and gladness
Hail the dawn of liberty!
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