poem

“Next to of course god America I”

This line has been used by the poet to introduce us to the subject matter. The topic of discussion here is “america” and how the poet relates to it in a sense that it was a gift from “god” to him. It is not his home, but rather a place of refuge he escapes of move to and in sense sees it as a mighty place that can be compared to a god.

“love you land of pilgrims’ and so forth oh”

The land that is “America” is a home to many types of people amongst them original inhabitants, pilgrims, slaves and immigrants. The land has now become home to many who have come to love it. The mixture of races and peoples living harmonically amongst each other has created a sense of heroism and patriotism that has been seen in the nation over the centuries. Moreover, it is due to this same patriotism that has enabled the different states to come together to become one large unified nation.

“say can you see by dawn’s early my”

“country ‘tis of centuries come and go”

Cummings describes to his audience of how the survival of the nation that is “america” over the centuries has brought happiness amongst the peoples of the nations in every dawn. Moreover, the nation was able to fight off colonization ultimately freeing itself from the British rule it was under. When Cummings says “my”, it is relation to the first line where he relates America to being some sort of god amongst other nations and thus he says “god America I”. The country boasts in the pride of being supreme amongst other nations even those that rival or surround it.

“and are no more of what of it we should worry”

Citizens in the land of America, and the country itself, should not worry of any threat from any outside source. Being some sort of ‘god nation...

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...Indeed, no wonder the nation was triumphant in other battles such as World War One and Two; more so, black people were encouraged to fight and condemn slavery and discrimination.

“then shall the voice of liberty be mute?”

The poem is praise for the people who fought for the country. As a poet, Cummings makes sure that their struggles and sacrifices are not left unheard. The patriots of the nations therefore shall not go unremembered or unaccounted for.

“He spoke. And drank rapidly a glass of water”

Here, Cummings concludes his words of encouragements. He is done giving morale to ‘troops, patriots and younger generation’ who may not be aware of their history and therefore need to be reminded of where the nation has come from. Cummings hopes that his words of encouragement shall be heeded and thus he lives hurriedly leaving his audience to ponder on his message.