The Prudence of Principles
Upon principles human minds uphold
Spring wells of belief in the power
Redemption renders in the stronghold
Truth defends in every tower
Where consciences care
To sow seeds justice
Dispenses with flair
Despite the high price
Principles and their disciples exact
In circumstances so demanding
They jeopardize the pact
Dangled and spangled in a commanding
Voice which multiplies opportunity
Despite the temporary cost
Paid and made in the dignity
Peace extracts from the toast
Which principles plane from rough edges
Improving prospects in a project
Aimed at metamorphosing pledges
Into foundations of hope no folks dare to reject or suspect.
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