Classic Poem

He sirove to spread the light in darkened Spain,
To teach the child to love and seek the Truth,
To liberate the unfolding mind of Youth,
That Church and State by crafty lies enchain.
Lest their dominion o'er the toiler wane,
Lest Tyranny be foiled by Spirits freed,
The vile oppressors planned this bloody deed—
And by their licensed murderers he was slain.

Another victim of the tyrant's laws;
Another crime by soldier, priest and king;
Another blow at human liberty!
Comrades in Spain, in Freedom's deathless cause!
From every land your brother's protest rings:
What shall YOUR answer to this outrage be?