Statue of Liberty

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

—Emma Lazarus, 1883

 

The poem to me symbolizes the strength, and independence the United States has. Statue of Liberty shows unity and faith. In my opinion this poem gives meaning to the Statue of Liberty. When I read the poem, I don't see any immigration. In the poem I get the message that it doesn't matter what race, or color you are, you are accepted. It has greeted all immigrants to stand under the flaming torch. It inspires hope, and shows freedom to our world. The poem holds justice and grace.