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 © | Year Posted 2009

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Babcock Avatar
August 13, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Our beliefs and trust give us strength in this world. God Bless Phyl
Devonshire Avatar
August 12, 2009 at 11:33 AM
John, you have most certainly loved up to your boy scout oath! Your faith and loving heart always shine in your poetry. Love you, Carolyn
Bird Avatar
August 10, 2009 at 5:05 AM
Your faith John will keep you grounded.
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August 6, 2009 at 11:19 PM
John iii, I really like the content here. It is well said. Boy Scouts is a great organization. It is nice to know that the goodness taught is in fact for a life time. Very nice. Lovingly, Dane Soup mail.
De La Keur Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Very noble indeed. My children and Illyanna and I were just talking about blind faith tonight. Wonderful write......Aleera the "Wicked" one
Burton Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
A mild yet powerful aproach of early memories. Personnally I am still trying to master all my commitments myself when I am able to focus. Enjoy your night.
Chircop Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Brilliant biography--keep this faith John,a fine good man--well penned--charma
Kendrick Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Beautifully written,John, I creed to live ones life. Keep writing. Sara
Brown Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and will be back to read more of it soon John. I have no doubt you mean every word. Love, Carol
Scoville Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Very well done...soupmail......The Southern Belle
Freeman Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 5:01 PM
You sound like a noble persona, John, in this write. So much of honor has been misplaced, gone down the drain, these days. Sincerely Moses
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