The Poetry Corner

Freedom And The World.

By Victor-Marie Hugo

[Inscription under a Statue of the Virgin and Child, at Guernsey. - The poet sees in the emblem a modern Atlas, i.e., Freedom supporting the World.] ("Le peuple est petit.") Weak is the People - but will grow beyond all other - Within thy holy arms, thou fruitful victor-mother! O Liberty, whose conquering flag is never furled - Thou bearest Him in whom is centred all the World.