Tribute to a King
The Rock cries out to us today,
“Rejoice in the memory of a legend.”
Very few men will influence our country, as he.
No individual should try to be superior
to someone who so openly loved others.
You may stand upon me, but please do not
squash me or my memory.
Find comfort in being as good as he.
It is with pride that we may remember
to be kind to all people
no matter their race or color.
Be proud to be kind, be happy to be strong
in your beliefs.
be open to diversity.
Embrace change, encourage acceptance
But do not hide your face.
There is no shame in doing what is right.
We must take pride in honor
and teach those younger and less wise
what it means to be human.
Take pride in knowing
you always do the right thing.
©2020 CBialczak
Stine Writing 
This was beautifully written and flowed smoothly with the weaving of the lines.
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Thank you!
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From your mouth to God’s ear! If only we could employ the last two stanzas… oh, if only.
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Right?!?! You think things would get better as the years go on.
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wonderful lines.
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Thank you
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My pleasure
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You did a great job weaving the prompt lines into your story. Well done.
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Thank you! I wasn’t sure about splitting them up, but I thought it kept the meaning fine
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Yes, it worked beautifully!
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I strove to try and teach my sons’ to do the right thing no matter how hard it seemed. What I saw was even leading by example does not mean the desired lesson will be learned.
It seems that one must learn how wrong doing the wrong thing is and feels, before doing the right thing is embraced.
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Unfortunately in this day and age sometimes even minor wrongs are brushed off so learning can’t occur. That is when you want to point out the wrong, when it is only a little wrong! Don’t wait until the problem is larger!
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