He chose his opportunities br To become strong, not weak br By pulling up his boot straps br He acquired the dreams we seek. br br br His personal goals of well-being br Will never stand in the way br Of doing his public duty br No matter what others may say. br br His devotion shall prove contagious br It's the brilliance of their kind br What you find within him br Is great character of mind. br br With faith and courage, he must live br For his life to be complete br With good morals and family life br He'll triumph, even in defeat. br br He was raised to participate br Within his community br With his fellow men and women br he enriches life and liberty. br br HONOR br br Honor, morality, faith and integrity br Are the glue which holds society in place. br Pornography, hate, jealousy and greed br Cause man to be plagued by disgrace. br br Night and day we're informed by headlines br Which seem to give evil added time. br Always at war killing one another br In our world full of violence and crime. br br Be thankful for the upright among us br Who desire to obey God's laws. br Repentant when wrong they change their ways br Serving the rest of us despite our flaws. br br Honor, morality, faith and integrity br Are what life's heroes are made of. br Defending what's right; confronting what's wrong br Propelled by achievement, and love. br br Tom's 465 Poems Are Free To Share! br By God's Poet br Tom Zart br Most Published Poet br On The Web! br br Tom Zart www.internetvoicesradio.comtzart br http: www.veteranstodayforum.comviewforum.