Being The Man<\/p>\n
A time comes in every life
\nwhen it\u2019s time to put away the strife.
\nTime to knuckle down and under.
\nHave your fun without the plunder.
\nBe a respectful citizen.
\nDo whatever it takes to win.
\nBut, in a way that is fair to all.
\nDon\u2019t be a tyrant before the fall.
\nIn the end, it comes back to you.
\nYou will be respected too.
\nYou will be a giant in the community.
\nThis is good. It is not lunacy.
\nStrive to be a man among men.
\nYou will always be remembered then.
\nYour legacy will be very great.
\nThough, your glory may come too late.
\nYou won\u2019t be a black mark in history.
\nBut, someone who all will want to be.
\nTake pride in all that you do.
\nI know, it won\u2019t mean much to you.
\nBut, many others will benefit.
\nOthers, who will copy your wit.
\nThey will make their marks too.
\nAnd it all will have started with you.<\/p>\n
———————R. W. Johnson—–(2016)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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