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Ode To Winston Churchill

Churchill's appeal reflects a unique parentage combining American and British heritage. Winston Churchill, diplomat, lived with criticism, Britain’s unstoppable prime minister showed bulldog tenacity coupled with optimism. His determination was revolutionary His optimism looked beyond the problem. Surrender was not in this man's vocabulary. In his words, indecision leads to mayhem. Arrogance accounts not for the hand of God. Avoidance weakens a man's spirit. Architect of victory in war we applaud. "We make a living by what we get,” his quote (but) we make a life by what we give." he wrote.

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Susan Gentry

Date: 4/8/2018 3:35:00 PM

I enjoyed this wonderfully written tribute poem. Informative and inspiring.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/9/2018 8:08:00 AM

Thanks, again for your trek thru my recent poems. We trekked to The British Isles and found Blenheim Palace, where Churchill was born in 2009 I think.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/1/2018 12:20:00 PM

- A great tribute to a man the world never forgets, R.A.P. - A quote of truth - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/1/2018 7:48:00 AM

I really like the last two lines. Great intuition flowed from this man's lips. Enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for the visit to my page "Burlap and Satin". My family had hard times when I was growing up but theirs was nothing to compare to the person you mentioned who was held captive in the Philipines during WWII. Wearing underwear of flour sack cloth had to be rough because it was a very thick and durable cloth and would rub the skin. I remember those blouses made of the cloth ..SK

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/1/2018 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, Sara, I appreciate the read and the reply.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/1/2018 6:32:00 AM

Great tribute Reason, and he used to suffer bad bouts of depression, his black dog he called it.But he rose above it. Tom

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/1/2018 11:19:00 AM

I would imagine anyone in his position would get down at times. Not heard of the "black dog" reference. Thanks very much for commenting.

Carole Duet

Date: 3/31/2018 9:39:00 PM

A fitting and wonderful little poem; a great tribute to a great man.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 4/1/2018 11:20:00 AM

I welcome your reply, Carole. Indeed he was, visited his birthplace, Blenheim Palace where we were in the British Isles.

Probir Gupta

Date: 3/31/2018 9:23:00 PM

You have objectively brought out the essence// He said "Attitude is the little thing that makes a big difference"... Enjoyed reading the poem ...