For Every Sacrifice

For every sacrifice, there will be a reward awaiting; a crown for a beauty, a trophy for an athlete whose forehead drips with sweat; and a standing ovation for all who firmly believe in peace and unification. For every smile you offer to the homeless and beggar.... savoring the harshness of winter, is a flame that can radiate heat; quarters and dimes, or even a dollar hasn't much value now days, but for them they do. For every thought you bring forth, it must be expressed with a dignified intent; no foul play planned to get vengeance and feel full, think before you act, try to avoid a conflict... fits of anger can ruin a good friendship, find out the facts, and control your mood. For every love and fortune you admire and wish to have, you must merit it, and sometimes you need to take giants steps, before anyone can see you reaping the joys that induced it; what is given with a big heart, is returned in a thousand folds... anything you deprive yourself of, to make that person happy and feel loved, is a permanent imprint that time itself is unable to erase. For every small victory won when hope seems faint, there is a story worth writing on a battlefield which doesn't know calm; and they restlessly keep on watching the starry shore until light awakens their ship; their promise cannot be broken by the dreading fears outlasting the uncertain dawn... for every sacrifice they make, brings serenity to their loved Motherland, and their time is not wasted chasing after foolish things, but it extends beyond love. Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci