Ode those that would place their family, before their br own ambitions. br br Ode, to the soul of our nation. Women. For if it is men, br that are the history, it is surely woman, that are the soul. br br Ode, to those who provide, protect and guide br their loved ones. br br Ode, to those that know the difference, between br compromising and belief. br br Ode, to all who give their lives, in br time of war; especially the majority, for br they are mostly, from economically challenge areas. br br Ode, to a rare breed of politician, who puts their br constitutes, before their political ambitions. br br Ode to those that understand, that their religion is not br necessarily the one and true religion. For if that were br true, what of the billions of others, that have chosen br a religion, not likened to theirs? br br Ode, to all who react, to the plight of those less fortunate. br br Ode, to the parents of this world, who teach their children br the values of life and living. br br Ode, to the countless millions, who give of themselves and br ask nothing in return. br br Ode, to those who consciously attempt, to make this a better world. br For if we want a better world, each of us, must try and be better. br br Ode, to the power, that causes words that are lodged in the br birth canal of life...to finally be born.