Our Constitutional Root

Nov. 10, 2016

I am not a fan of our president-elect either, but I have faith in our

country.

I remember my military oath at times like this. I didn’t swear to support and defend any person, president or otherwise. I swore to “support and defend the Constitution.”

I have faith in those roots. Politicians come and go like leaves on a

tree, but the tree stays strong because of its root.

I wrote this poem for that:

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Our forest world is full of mighty trees

I like my tree the best; it’s tall and strong

It’s filled with leaves that rustle in the breeze

The winds of time produce a mighty song

Our leaves all sing; our root provides their tune

Though like their songs, the leaves all come and go

But not the root, the root remains, a boon

Established and ordained to help us grow

Our root provides an anchor in the storm

Fierce storms have blown down leaves from time to time

All leaves will fall; it’s just a forest norm

New leaves will grow, our tree remains, sublime

Regardless of the leaves, our tree bears fruit

I hope all leaves keep faith within our root

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Stay strong and keep faith in our root.

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