My Oath
long ago i took an oath
to do the best i can
i gave it when i was a cub scout
learning how to be a man
my mood was solemn and sombre
for i made it with my heart
am i true, people wonder
for me being faithfull is an art
was my oath for something great
or did i take it in vain
my charactar stands in question
did my actions honor my name
to honor God and man
with this invisible trust
through trial and temtations
we search ourselves we must
duty is an obligation to do
what's right not wrong
to ignore rightious feeling
is a trait that's terribly flawed
to honor Him that made me
and those with which i live
i'll proudly keep my oath
and give the best that i can give
Copyright © John Loving Iii | Year Posted 2009
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