
A Nation’s Strength
Walt Whitman
Not gold, but only man can make
A people great and strong;
Men who, for truth and honor’s sake,
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly —
They build a nation’s pillars deep
And lift them to the sky

We must never forget, never
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For sure John.
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I just covered this poem with my students! Lovely post, Maverick. 🙂
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They’ve got a great teacher. 🙂 Thanks Georgette.
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Thank you for sharing this 🙂
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Thank you for your nice comment. 🙂
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Lovely stuff all round
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Thank you Alex.
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wonderful poem and tribute!
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Thank you Cybele.
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Brilliant poem not just for a nation’s strength, but it can also apply to our daily life. Thanks for sharing my dear friend! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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So true, thank you Khloe. 🙂
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