From “The Giaour”
CLIME of the unforgotten brave!
Whose land, from plain to mountain-cave,
Was Freedom’s home or Glory’s grave!
Shrine of the mighty! can it be
That this is all remains of thee?
Approach, thou craven, crouching slave;
  Say,...

Poet: Lord Byron

From “Childe Harold” Canto II.
  FAIR Greece! sad relic of departed worth!
  Immortal, though no more; though fallen, great!
  Who now shall lead thy scattered children forth,
  And long-accustomed bondage uncreate?
  Not such thy sons who whilom did await...

Poet: Lord Byron