Poems by Victor Hugo - HTML preview

FREEDOM AND THE WORLD.

{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.