To: SAMWolf; snippy_about_it; AntiJen; MistyCA; SpookBrat; PhilDragoo; All
Morning everyone. Hope you like the poem.
WHAT DOES GREATNESS MEAN?
The "Greatest Generation" was
a name bestowed by fate
on those who lived through World War Two,
by some who deemed them great.
But those who have survived that age
will not accept such fame,
They are aware of those today
who also share that name
What are the main ingredients
that tend to make men great?
In building blocks of character,
is there some special trait?
The love of country, love of God,
a sense of loyalty,
a blend of honor, justice, faith,
braced with integrity.
A common thread of greatness can
be found in hearts of man
It transcends centuries of time
and generations span.
These traits are found in dying men
on bloody battle scenes,
In soldiers, sailors, wartime teams,
the airmen and marines
Such traits are absent in the mobs
whose time in streets are spent
to undermine our government,
which is their prime intent.
Sheeplike they march, urged on by hate
in guise of seeking peace
They curse our nation, burn our flag
and battle with police.
Some war protesters still will say,
"War should not have begun,
but since we are committed now,
we know it must be won."
For these are loyal people with
capacity to reason.
They are not like the traitors who
commit vile acts of treason.
If this great nation has the strength
to bring peace to the world,
respect and honor will prevail
Where'er our flag's unfurled.
With moral fortitude we can
to heights of greatness climb-
not just in generations, but
a greatness for all time
-- Shelby Forrest
27 posted on
11/16/2003 10:05:51 AM PST by
Victoria Delsoul
(I love the smell of winning, the taste of victory, and the joy of each glorious triumph)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Good afternoon Victoria.
These traits are found in dying men
on bloody battle scenes,
In soldiers, sailors, wartime teams,
the airmen and marines
Such traits are absent in the mobs
whose time in streets are spent
to undermine our government,
which is their prime intent.
Good lines in this poetry, thanks.
30 posted on
11/16/2003 10:16:57 AM PST by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Morning Victoria. Good Poem. I especially like these lines.
The love of country, love of God,
a sense of loyalty,
a blend of honor, justice, faith,
braced with integrity.
A common thread of greatness can
be found in hearts of man
It transcends centuries of time
and generations span.
These traits are found in dying men
on bloody battle scenes,
In soldiers, sailors, wartime teams,
the airmen and marines
32 posted on
11/16/2003 10:19:18 AM PST by
SAMWolf
(Talk is cheap except when Congress does it.)
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