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Poem
May 6, 1914
Potosi Journal
Potosi, Washington County, Missouri
What is this article about?
A poem by O. F. Irvin criticizing Mexico's history of tyranny, oppression, and atrocities, calling for intervention to enforce justice and respect for human rights.
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Oh Mexico.
By O. F. Irvin, Mineral Point.
If it was ours to fight for justice or the right,
May God give us victory, sustain us in our fight.
The English language could not portray,
The blush of shame would spread o'er our face;
For crimes and bloodshed, for many long years,
To witness such high-handed doings by any race.
With wailing humanity that's long been oppressed.
Governed by tyrants, tortured with fear;
No wonder they struggle, fight for their rights.
That is thy history for many a long year.
In your history it's already put down-
Four diabolic plots, and many misdeeds,
Since the day you were cradled at birth,
The worst of all races and of all creeds.
It's high time your career as a bad nation
By some strong hand should be subjected:
You'll be changed and your ways will be governed.
So that by others you would be more respected.
Oh Mexico, you respect nothing on earth:
The rulers that oppress them in bondage and woe,
For cruel atrocities that have marked up your line.
If you are not careful your republic will go.
By O. F. Irvin, Mineral Point.
If it was ours to fight for justice or the right,
May God give us victory, sustain us in our fight.
The English language could not portray,
The blush of shame would spread o'er our face;
For crimes and bloodshed, for many long years,
To witness such high-handed doings by any race.
With wailing humanity that's long been oppressed.
Governed by tyrants, tortured with fear;
No wonder they struggle, fight for their rights.
That is thy history for many a long year.
In your history it's already put down-
Four diabolic plots, and many misdeeds,
Since the day you were cradled at birth,
The worst of all races and of all creeds.
It's high time your career as a bad nation
By some strong hand should be subjected:
You'll be changed and your ways will be governed.
So that by others you would be more respected.
Oh Mexico, you respect nothing on earth:
The rulers that oppress them in bondage and woe,
For cruel atrocities that have marked up your line.
If you are not careful your republic will go.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Mexico
Tyranny
Oppression
Justice
Political Critique
Human Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
By O. F. Irvin, Mineral Point.
Poem Details
Title
Oh Mexico.
Author
By O. F. Irvin, Mineral Point.
Subject
Critique Of Mexican Tyranny And Oppression
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Oh Mexico, You Respect Nothing On Earth:
Governed By Tyrants, Tortured With Fear;
No Wonder They Struggle, Fight For Their Rights.
It's High Time Your Career As A Bad Nation
If You Are Not Careful Your Republic Will Go.