The full inscription on the Statue of Liberty reads as follows: The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,With conquering limbs astride from land to land;Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall standA mighty woman with a torch, whose flameIs the imprisoned lightning, and her nameMother of Exiles. From her beacon-handGlows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes commandThe air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. ‘Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!’ cries sheWith silent lips. ‘...
The torch light is dimming
By Ari Brouillette
The full inscription on the Statue of Liberty reads as follows: The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,With conquering limbs astride from land to land;Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall standA mighty woman with a torch, whose flameIs the imprisoned lightning, and her nameMother of Exiles. From her beacon-handGlows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes commandThe air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. ‘Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!’ cries sheWith silent lips. ‘...