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Liberty Lies In Your Care

The Rock of Gibraltar stands steadfast, A landmark to show men the way, A sentinel post of the ages, An emblem of quaint bygone days. And so stand the old guard among us Whose deeds ever echo through time. They blazed a sure path to the future An uncertain, strenuous climb! But the lines on their faces betray them, No longer can they bear the load. So plot ye a course strong and steady And start down the way that they showed! They are the hallmark of freedom, Of courage and stalwart resolve. But you are the hope of a nation, No problem is posed you can’t solve. Decide now, young people, your credo For liberty lies in your care. Be it virtue and faith in the future Or slothfulness, greed and despair!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 10/4/2017 9:05:00 AM
Wow, this is amazing, Dean. So well written, and what a great message.
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Dean Wood
Date: 10/4/2017 9:52:00 AM
Thanks Becca. That means a lot to me coming from you. Hope you are well. Dean
Date: 10/3/2017 8:16:00 AM
Hello Dean, oh The Rock of Gibraltar what an usual place. the twisting roads to get around. Those hug monkeys that steal your stuff if you pot it down. The boat ride through the painted caves. i will always remember. Have a nice day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/4/2017 9:57:00 AM
You would like there it is such a different plce to visit. If you have a chance to visit there, go see it. i know you wou,ld like it. I have been ther twice. Same guide.
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Dean Wood
Date: 10/4/2017 9:51:00 AM
Thank you Darlene. I have never been there. From your description it sounds real interesting. -- Dean
Date: 9/27/2017 12:42:00 PM
A gorgeous poem Dean
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Dean Wood
Date: 9/27/2017 1:53:00 PM
I appreciate that Tim. I spent a little more time with this one.
Date: 9/27/2017 12:19:00 PM
- A deep poem, Dean - I think there is a lot of "slothfulness, greed and despair" in our future - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 9/27/2017 1:51:00 PM
Thank you Sunshine! I hope the youth prove you wrong. I appreciate the sentiment however.

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