To Be Remembered

The Mexicans have a phrase
“Feo fuerte y formal”
Which means 
“He was ugly, strong and had dignity”
And was how John Wayne wanted to be remembered

When the dust has cleared
And I am at my final rest
I wonder if this phrase will apply.


© Paul Warren Poetry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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