History & Politics
Epigram: To the United States of North America
History & Politics
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.
Cite this poem
MLA
Campbell, Thomas. “Epigram: To the United States of North America.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/campbell/115/.
Chicago
Campbell, Thomas. “Epigram: To the United States of North America.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/campbell/115/.
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