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Stories To Live By

STORIES TO LIVE BY

Oh! tell me tales that lift the spirit, energise the soul
Inspire a faith that gives the strength to drive toward a goal

Let not the story of the nation be a book of shame
That current generations may seek solace couched in blame

Though there may be dark chapters of our history beset
With episodes of evil we now view with deep regret

True annals yet tell stories of bold quests by those of daring
Who ventured forth with courage, thought of self-preserve foreswearing

To conquer craggy peak, cross frozen continent and sea
And some of grace faced tyranny, risked life to set us free

Let victimhood and pointed accusation not prevail
Nor guilt and self abasement write a gloomy new folktale

As every day a page is turned to quicken and advance
Our lives, should we not be the author of our own romance

Then one day hence we may recount in parable or fable
A legend that all may embrace to hearten and enable

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/28/2021 4:25:00 PM

Hear, hear! Let's hear it for ennobling stories of adventure and bravery, of overcoming obstacles, of the human spirit, graced with the blessing of Divinity! As they say today, BLM! -- Bloody Lives Matter! ~ Bloke from Roanoke

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/29/2021 9:06:00 AM

What about us BLUE Meanies! Thanks for the response, Gershon.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/24/2021 12:16:00 PM

Geoffrey, I would enjoy such a read, even never to live it. 'Let victimhood and pointed accusation not prevail ~~ Then one day hence we may recount in parable or fable ~~ A legend that all may embrace to hearten and enable' So many waiting there story'd write. Hoping for a happy end. -Richard

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/9/2021 9:15:00 AM

'should we not be the author of our own romance' That would be nice. Still.,so hard to write. -Richard

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/24/2021 5:43:00 PM

How satisfying to have such (or any?) story read! Many Thanks for your response, Richard.

Gary Radice

Date: 4/22/2021 1:32:00 PM

Another excellent poem Geoffrey. I'm a sucker for rhyme and this ticks all the boxes for me - and has a great message too. Cheers - Gary

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/23/2021 7:08:00 AM

I meant RHYMER Cursed predicted text won’t allow it!

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 4/23/2021 7:04:00 AM

Thanks Gary. I confess I am basically a rhymes.