Versos English Katharine Lee Bates The Great Twin Brethren

English poem

The Great Twin Brethren

by (1863–1929)

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The battle will not cease Till once again on those white steeds ye ride, O heaven-descended Twins, Before humanity's bewildered host. Our javelins Fly wide, And idle is our cannon's boast. Lead us, triumphant Brethren, Love and Peace. A fairer Golden Fleece Our more adventurous Argo fain would seek, But save, O Sons of Jove, Your blended light go with us, vain employ It were to rove This bleak, Blind waste. To unimagined joy Guide us, immortal Brethren, Love and Peace.