In fruitless idleness that precious power
Which carves the Victories of Samothrace.
Idolators, ye worship graven stones
But are indifferent to the gods that carve them.
TO ARTURO GIOVANNITTI
Arturo Giovannitti, fellow worker
In song and in revolt, sing on! sing on!
The battling warriors in the war of classes
Have need of your inspired, inspiring voice,
You are the rebel, leader, poet, prophet,