To a Young Lady with a Poem on the French Revolution.

This poem, fair maid, of revolution's fire,
Doth speak of change, and liberty's sweet call,
Oh, may it stir thy heart with pure desire,
And wake thy soul to freedom's joyous thrall.

About Sara Teasdale

American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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