Dean Wood Poet Quatrain

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!

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Becca Teagan October 4, 2017 at 9:05 AM Wow, this is amazing, Dean. So well written, and what a great message. Dean Wood October 4, 2017 at 9:52 AM Thanks Becca. That means a lot to me coming from you. Hope you are well. Dean

Darlene De Beaulieu October 3, 2017 at 8:16 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. Darlene De Beaulieu October 4, 2017 at 9:57 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. Dean Wood October 4, 2017 at 9:51 AM Thank you Darlene. I have never been there. From your description it sounds real interesting. -- Dean

Tim Smith September 27, 2017 at 12:42 PM A gorgeous poem Dean Dean Wood September 27, 2017 at 1:53 PM I appreciate that Tim. I spent a little more time with this one.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2017 at 12:19 PM - A deep poem, Dean - I think there is a lot of "slothfulness, greed and despair" in our future - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Dean Wood September 27, 2017 at 1:51 PM Thank you Sunshine! I hope the youth prove you wrong. I appreciate the sentiment however.