Freedom

For me did Spartacus fight Though he was crushed by roman might For me did Leonidas fall While fighting the Persian army abysmal Did not the Pilgrims sail to gain me? Was it not for me that Patrick Henry spoke? For whom else did Boston harbor taste tea? To gain my residence Frances Scott Key witnessed a fight so noble That expelled the British from Baltimore hence Over ages men have sought me Though for many, their quest ended in vain As they laid their heads amongst the slain And many more were left to hobble For my services do have a fee But my joys are greater than death For by me men can regain their breath Children can know no turmoil While their fathers till the soil Their mothers can rest happy For by God’s Law I have been allotted To dwell with the pure hearted So rise from your glum My name is freedom!