Fraternity-Testvériség, 1974 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1974-01-01 / 1-3. szám
1 ", Editor’s note: From the book of Prof. Joseph Széplaki under publication containing 250 poems on Kossuth. We consider it a privilege to publish a few selections. The Fraternity before World War II published 57 poems in its previous issues. PICTURE OF KOSSUTH I. And this is he! how sinks the soul expression Of the still face far down the gazer’s heart! Still — yet as filled with the immortal passion Of patriot love! well hath the limner’s art Transfixed the look of those deep, earnest eyes: Lit with the consciousness of his high mission — With the calm eloquence of a muse made wise By 5marvelous experience! by the sad condition Of fatherland, laid prostrate at the will Of disdem’d assissins! and to which remains (Albeit the public soul, they cannot kill—) Nought but the bitter choice of death or chains! Yet springs the undying hope, 0 Magyar brave! That thou with freedom’s sword shalt dig Oppression's grave. II. High praise to thee! all honor, that thou holdest Such noble views of human liberty! All honor to the influence that moldeth The Nations mind to Patriot sympathy! And thine the Patriot’s need, 0 country-server! Thv great heart filled with the pure love of Truth! Whose words of passionate, prophetic fervor, Inflame the heart, exalt the tone of Youth! Oh! Man sublime, and true! thy country’s wrongs Have brought forth Thoughts that never can die! Profound Ideas of loftiest liberty! Kossuth! thy Prophet—spoken truths unto Earth’s millions given, By Angels retranscribed, shall live for aye in Heaven! Jan. 27th, 1852: Mrs. E. J. Eames From: “The New York Tribune” March 5th, 1852. 20 JOSEPH SZÉPLAKI: KOSSUTH ANTHOLOGY IN PREPARATION “The image of Louis Kossuth reflection of Hungary in American and English poetry”. THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
