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Magnificent monuments have been erected for those of fame,
And o'er the graves of others will e'er glow an eternal flame.
But America's greatest rest 'neath a simple marble stone.
They laid down their lives for mankind's follies to atone.
The towering Washington Monument is very inspiring and grand,
Built to honor a founding father and first president of the land.
But standing as majestically across this grateful nation,
Are simple marble stones of those who served with dedication.
The memorial for Thomas Jefferson is very impressive indeed.
'Tis well deserved, since he helped create this nation's creed.
But simple marble stones bear the honored names for all eternity,
Of those gallant souls who gave their all defending liberty.
The Lincoln Memorial honors a man who with steadfast resolve,
Sought brotherhood that a reunited nation might evolve.
For this noble cause, valiant patriots sacrified their all.
They lie 'neath simple marble stones awaiting Gabriel's bugle call.
Neither on memorials nor in history books will their names appear.
They merely answered the call to defend all they held so dear.
They placed the nation's destiny above their very own.
Those brave men and women who lie 'neath a simple marble stone.
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)
Sounds of silence – Peace be still
Deliver finest melody to me
Paraphrase a delicate reality
For purpose she was born
From sea to shining sea
Revere those whom freedom drew
To scribe immortal words
Giving truth a mighty try
Backdrop to a darkened world
To shine upon the hope of souls
Henceforth all must fight
To save her singularity
Unleashed the maggots gnaw
Exposed the healthy flesh
To weep and bleed again
Refreshed the tree of Liberty
Please own this truth my friend
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
Founding Father Thomas Jefferson
Who Among Us?
By Franklin Price
12/20/2020
Who among us will now stand up, as our founding fathers did.
Look at where we are today, because we've run away and hid.
Washington is driving us, not the other way around.
They don't listen to the people, don't like the song of freedom's sound
They're on the throne, controlling us, to take away our given rights,
established by the Constitution, which is also in their sights.
Been building now for many years, their thoughts of royalty
The Parties there, pull us apart, there's no middle road to see
They put lucre in their pockets from the rich and well to do.
That's why many are in office, they're not there for me and you
It's time that We the People, who have little but our voice,
make it heard in Washington, so that Congress has no choice.
We must come out of hiding, get our heads out of the sand,
stand up to those in Washington, or we soon will lose our Land.
Put our net and mail to work. Let the ones in Congress know
If they don't listen to the people, then they, for sure, will have to go.
Do I hear that you can't do it, that you don't know what to say
Then talk to friends and neighbors you have met along the way.
Was not one founding father, who first started all this fun.
Gather again the ones for liberty, or these United States are done.
If you believe these words, please pass them along to all you can, in any manner you have; especially to your Senators and Representatives in Congress.
Close on three hundred fifty years ago
American independence
not foregone conclusion,
British soldiers in league with Hessians
witnessed successful campaign battles
admirably groomed unbridled
staunch defenders, viz King of England
fought pitched battles
within keystone state i.e. Pennsylvania
particularly tri county area
Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester
routed Continental Army,
within thick wooded forested lands
interspersed amidst open fields
during closing twelve month period
(seventeen seventy seven)
following drafting
Declaration of Independence
bloody campaigns challenged
general George Washington
eminent Virginia homeboy
(born February 22, 1732
Westmoreland County),
he throve spectacularly,
when his metal (albeit military)
severely contested throughout
successful battles and/or defeats
acquiring near legendary
(rock star status)
even among sympathizers
for English rule
some ordinary everyday
quotidian country folk
inclined to side with the enemy,
unlike unfettered, unquestioned,
untrammeled...patriotism
trumpeted today (yeah right),
approximately (my benchmark)
twelve generations removed
(hypothetically asserting
twenty five orbitz
around sun equals cohorts
during Colonial America era),
said lauded first founding father
possessed inherent instinct
to rouse enthusiasm
ragtag army initially displayed
attendant with birth pangs
oven inchoate nation, whose
patriotism starkly divided
and easily bled
toward royal dominion
many occasions turning rogue
surrendering secret information
renegade subsequently
fought alongside Redcoats
thus, twas a fluke of circumstances
outstanding English brigades
topped off with
dollop of allied troopers
experienced starved resources
literally costing motherland
arm and leg
to sustain outnumbered,
less skilled colonial rebels.
(In Memorium:
For Modern Singapore's
Founding Father,
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, RIP)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
See that body politic
In visionary brave tact;
See that action dynamic
In lovely outcome life facts.
A man of vision lived here
With a fierce, bold loyalty;
A man of passion most dear
Who forged purpose profoundly.
Once in a hundred years we
Are lucky to witness grand;
Once in a vital way see
A soul who fleshed our good ends.
The Singapore way today
Was crafted by bold daring;
The modern city state pays
A tribute to great forging.
Our once upon a time here
Is lived through the humble man;
The life we live now endears
All races to a clear trend.
As a mark of gratitude,
We the people honour you;
For forging faith attitude:
"Thank you Mister Lee Kuan Yew."
Your days upon this good earth
Are over now -- Rest In Peace;
We mourn yet feel a warm mirth:
Your Singapore blooms kind ease.
Leon Enriquez
23 March 2015
Singapore
Perfect Sight
By Franklin Price
01/01/2020
The year is twenty-twenty
Symbolizing perfect sight
Time we got corrective lenses
On the left and on the right
Two eyes looking forward
Coming from a different face
Must select the right prescription
Focus on a common place
Each eye is viewing differently
That's very plain to me
Little depth in their perception
Of the scene that they both see
Ben Franklin made bifocals
To see both near and far
He was a founding father
As such, he was a star
Should make use of his invention
To help guide us on our way
To see a common goal the same
Not as blurry as today
Crank around forward and history repeats
Comprehending every moment is mental feat
Once black chains performed at white man’s feet
While whitey conspired to tear Lincoln from his seat
All there again you can feel it in the air
They all lie plenty but none of them care
Rattlesnakes rattle can you see your chains?
Which master to serve its decision time again
All that tomfoolery glitter like some jewelry
People all mesmerized don’t give a damn just compromise
Add a link of chain they turn the table again
Step right up - your just a citizen
“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.”
Founding Father Samuel Adams
“The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it’s profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater.”
- Frank Zappa
"It is when a people forget God, that tyrants forge their chains."
Founding Father Patrick Henry
Striking, revered portraits line the massive, hallowed halls
Reflecting the faces of the Founders; those who have given all.
These Heroes focused on peace and were positively sure.
They knew exactly whom they were protecting and fighting for.
Each was willing to sacrifice treasure, and surrender their very life
To rise above the mundane, to embrace turbulent political strife,
To challenge decades of others to strive to be their very best,
To stand proudly and patriotically head and shoulders above the rest.
Through the centuries they sent a clarion call, heard by many more
But only those Patriots answered who were determined and really sure
Their Republic mattered most above everything else.
They fought to make a better nation from shore to shining shore.
Today, the chosen Patriots are still standing tall,
Answering the challenge to fight for us all,
And leaving behind the only life they ever knew
For the White House’s hallowed halls and its sacred view.
Our President leads with a strong and principled hand.
His team is willing to sacrifice their life in service of our land.
A tall, striking Marine with unbounded faith,
JD cannot be moved from his Truth and God’s Grace.
Pete’s passion and courage does not, nor will ever waiver.
He commands respect. His soldier’s mind is sharp as a saber.
Beauty and Power grace the long, hallowed halls
As Malania glides through. Her wisdom outshines them all.
Marco’s steady and commanding unwavering gaze
Cannot be matched or challenged or ever turned away.
Caroline’s message is hopeful and unmistakably clear,
Amazing in delivery despite her youthful years.
These, and so many others are now standing by
To serve when our beloved President calls.
And, they also serve who stand and wait
Patiently in the White House’s hallowed Halls.
Perfect Sight
By Franklin Price
12/18/2019
Coming year is twenty-twenty
Symbolizing perfect sight
Time we got corrective lenses
On the left and on the right
Two eyes must be looking forward
That are in a common face
Must select the right prescription
Focus on a common place
Each eye is viewing differently
That is very plain to me
Little depth in their perception
Of the scene that they both see
Ben Franklin made bifocals
To see both near and far
He was a founding father
As such, he was a star
Should make use of his invention
To help guide us on our way
To see a common goal the same
Not blind folded as today
The July 4th 1776
U.S. Declaration of Independence,
viewed by Abraham Lincoln
as the moral standard
to which the country should strive,
contains the quotation,
'All men are created equal,'
however, throughout his life,
George Washington, a Founding Father,
owned and managed over 577
enslaved people at Mount Vernon,
and still retained 123 slaves,
on his (4th March 1797) death,
some 20 years 4 months
after the country's birth.
He had decreed the unfortunates
were only to receive manumission
upon the (May 22nd 1802) demise
of his wife, the first 'First Lady', Martha,
who, acting partly out of fear
the individuals might hasten her death
to secure their freedom,
released them January 1st 1801.
Once, the 'Land of Opportunity',
now, known as, 'Land of the Free',
lie and deny from the top down...
it is, and always has been, the 'Land of Hypocrisy.'