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Monday Memories: America’s Renewed Declaration

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From John 8:32:  “And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

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Blessed land stretching from ocean to ocean

Spacious skies wink at fields of abundant grain

Framed in by towering, majestic mountains

God’s Grace covering the land like fruitful rain

 

Lady Liberty extends her message of hope

Calling out, only demanding to breathe free

Ensuring freedom for the huddled masses

Keeping her torch lite, from sea to shining sea

 

Asking God to mend a nation’s ills and flaws

Lifting praises up to the Father above

His glory be forever praised here below

Liberty and freedom shall ring, filled with love

 

Forgiving our nation’s errors and transgressions

Healing hearts of discord, peace now safeguarded

Leading this nation out of its dark wilderness

Remembering an old path, long discarded

 

Nation founded from scratch, with lasting vision

“All men are created equal” crying out

Endowed from the Creator, come certain rights

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness shout

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“America the Beautiful” is a beloved song.  You are invited to listen to this familiar song, as sung by Lee Greenwood.

Originally published July, 2020.

Rutherford B. Hayes Quotes

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The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.  [Taken from Hayes Inaugural Address on March 5, 1877]

The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of the world.

Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) served as the American President from 1877-1881.

Sir Arthur Helps Quotes

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Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.

The most enthusiastic man in a cause is rarely chosen as the leader.

Sir Arthur Helps (1813-1875) was an English writer.  He was an early advocate for animal rights.

William Penn Quotes

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In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.

No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.

William Penn (1644-1718) was an English writer and religious thinker.  This influential Quaker founded the province of Pennsylvania in the American colonies under British rule.

 

Unwavering Leadership (Haiku Series #259)

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Steadiness

Seeking solutions

Walls of intimidation—

Patience breaking through

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Passionate

Melding open minds

Imagination building—

Excitement on fire

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Unflappable

Deadline approaching

Calling for innovation—

Searching deep water

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Rosalynn Carter Quotes

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A leader takes people where they want to go.  A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can’t accomplish it.  You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

Rosalynn Carter (1927-2023) served as First Lady during her husband’s term of office as American President (1977-1981).  Involved with many accomplishments, she and Jimmy Carter were lifetime partners.  She was a devoted and tireless advocate for greater awareness of mental health and other humanitarian causes.

Millard Fillmore Quotes

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The law is the only protection of the weak, and the only efficient restraint upon the strong.

The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not for public trust.

Milliard Fillmore (188-1874) was the 13th President of the United States.  As Vice President, he ascended to the Presidency upon the death of President Zachary Taylor.

Doris Kearns Goodwin Quotes

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Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.

With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed.

Doris Kearns Goodwin (born 1943) is an American biographer and historian.  In 1995, she received the Pulitzer Prize for History from her work on a biography about Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II.  She has also worked as sports journalist.

Fascinating Journey

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Opening doors welcome each child

Fascinating journey begins

Dreams fill with imagination

School days become future’s lynchpin

 

Strengthening character daily

Teaching life lessons, step-by-step

Entire village backs up each child

Honesty leads every footstep

 

Molding citizenship’s actions

Interacting with nation’s past

History’s events come alive

Participation built to last

 

Learning importance of service

Applying every faithful task

Life’s foundation now taking shape

Hands no longer afraid to ask

 

Displaying acts of leadership

Maturing into country’s best

Actions go far beyond just words

Ready now, to pass every test

 

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Maya Angelou Quote

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A leader sees greatness in other people.  He nor she can be much of a leader if all she sees is herself.

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist.  Her body of published work is found in autobiographies, essays, poems, and numerous credits in plays, movies, and television shows.