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THE NAKED HAND.
December 27, 1915.
Thou that did'st brandish in the face of Peace
A madman's mailèd fist, that overaw'd
And then uprous'd the nations, look abroad
And mark the mailèd fists how they increase!
A madman's mailèd fist, that overaw'd
And then uprous'd the nations, look abroad
And mark the mailèd fists how they increase!
These (dream not otherwise!) shall break the lease
Of thy usurping power, thou thing of fraud,
Greed, pride, and cruelty! Patience of God!
When, when shall Heaven decree thy reign shall cease!
Of thy usurping power, thou thing of fraud,
Greed, pride, and cruelty! Patience of God!
When, when shall Heaven decree thy reign shall cease!
Meanwhile, to fill thy dastard heart with fear,
Look nearer home: it is a starving land,
Befool'd and bankrupt by thy make-believe!
Closer than mailèd fists, a Hand is here
That wears no armour; 'tis a Naked Hand
That thrusts at throats, and wears a ragged sleeve!
Look nearer home: it is a starving land,
Befool'd and bankrupt by thy make-believe!
Closer than mailèd fists, a Hand is here
That wears no armour; 'tis a Naked Hand
That thrusts at throats, and wears a ragged sleeve!
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