Who hail thee, Man! the pilgrim of the day, spouse of the worm, and brother of the clay.

O star-eyed Science, hast thou wander'd there, To waft us home the message of despair?

I'll meet the raging of the skies, but not an angry father.

United States, your banner wears Two emblems--one of fame; Alas! the other that it bears Reminds us of your shame. Your banner's constellation types White freedom with its stars, But what's the meaning of the stripes? They mean your negroes' scars.

The meteor flag of England Shall yet terrific burn, Till danger's troubled night depart, And the star of peace return.

To live in the hearts of others is not to die

What though my winged hours of bliss have been, Like angel visits, few and far between.