MARCHING ORDERS





Don’t we wish not to fail?
And if successful what separates
Us from the down trodden?

What did we do that was so different?
What have we said that was rejected by those
Who had the power to make a difference?

Some quiet down; get back inside themselves
Without realizing the value of their recompense
Some cannot handle freedom

Who are we to criticize?
Are we all not sinners and
Who of us deserved the cross?

We go along oblivious
Not recognizing others talents
So much we will never know

Still we walk around like conquerors
And so easily disregard responsibility
Act as if everyone is on their own

Our success requires us to prop up
And encourage others to do the same
We don’t just pass by the rubble pile

But ask for wisdom – a rather new style
To help these that are down at the present
Like we were helped at an earlier time

We empty ourselves, then we may wave the flag
Showing others that gratefulness for 
Our own character is deserved

Stanski
April 12, 2021 ^

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