...revolution was not undertaken to raise one great reputation, to make a sublime page in history. The cry of gratitude has made more men mad, and established more despotism in the world, than all other causes put together. JOHN ADAMS Rebellion came to revolution And revolution came to an end. 5 Fusillades of voices rose as one, Roses and crowns upon our sodden ground; A poet's tightened throat had Washington Who gave his couplets blood; No crowned Cato but a sharp American 10 Moved from where he stood. Human minds illuminate what no God understands. In that one man's overarching arm Flung above the alarming dawn In simpleness of a salmon's leap 15 Over black Atlantic's treasured heap, One man's insistant measure Holds a moment in reckless leisure The pursuing sword of Justice Bursting toward its flower: 20 Reality is not the reality of Power. Human minds illuminate what no God understands. Hidden torches sheer the river And a boat moves soft and slow; Quick voices arise there like silver 25 In impartial light's improving glow. Thomas Paine and Washington Alight with experimental joy Pursue foul ghosts from house to house Smiling like wild boys. 30 Human minds illuminate what no God understands.
From the collection "Divine Revolt"
Written by Gregg Glory [Gregg G. Brown]
More information available on gregglory.com.