Poem: Present and future (1891)

'Men blow their brazen trumpets loud...'

by Louisa Bigg (1845-1930) 13th March 2026

In presence of the gaping crowd, 
With noisy voices, shrill and high, 
They shout – Tis I, ‘tis I, ‘tis I!
I have the nostrum that shall cure 
The ills that mortals must endure – 
I have of heaven’s gate the key, 
Attend my words and follow me! 
I am the wise, the eloquent, 
To guide the nations was I sent!