United States, your banner wears, Two emblems, — one of fame, Alas, the other that it bears Reminds us of your shame ! The white man's liberty in types Stands blazoned by your stars ; But what's the meaning of your stripes ? They mean your Negro-scars. Poems - Page 274by George Lunt - 1883 - 285 pagesFull view - About this book
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...1880, p. 156, states that the lines were written by Campbell, the poet of hope. His version is :— Ճ @ ! ˔ t>;Q 4M " &: @ Q i) ( }8 r 粳 H -M ; z < V ] q w /.^ + ( q 8 w . p n ۧ s r Your standard's constellation types Whit« freedom by its stars ; But what 's the meaning of your stripes?—... | |
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