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Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.

quote by George W. Bush
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Now the alternative to despair is courage. And human life can be viewed as a continuous struggle between these two options. Courage is the capacity to affirm one's life in spite of the elements which threaten it. The fact that courage usually predominates over despair in itself tells us something important about life. It tells you that the forces that affirm life are stronger than those that negate it.

quote by Paul E. Pfuetze
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What Gives You Courage

Without fear there cannot be courage
Fear drives the unthinkable out of us

What gives you courage when there is none?
What gives you courage to get out of bed?
What gives you courage to drive when you know it's dangerous?
What gives you courage to succeed?
What gives you courage to survive?
What gives you courage to strive?

People have courage to live for their children
People have courage to live for themselves
People have courage to live for hope
People have courage because they believe
People have courage to not give up

Fear is not the essence of life
But a free soul not tamed

Courage is the journey of your heart
Guided by strength
On a path of untamed obstacles

Let courage guide you
As you begin your quest

poem by Alisha Ricks
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We know the threats - from global terrorist networks to the spread of deadly weapons. Yet we also know that embedded in this time of danger is the promise of a new day, if we have the courage and commitment to work together.

quote by Valerie Jarrett
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I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today

quote by Martin Luther King
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Character

There is a secret
no one talks about;
one that we have mystified
and camouflaged.

Simply put
it begins with
the Morning Test,

which is
no one but you
can get out of bed.

That you have to do
for your self.

Others may call;
alarms may ring;
but in the end
you have only you

to motivate
to get yourself
out of bed.

This is the secret.

While we gain comfort
with faith, and kin

the sad news is
that while
this offers succor;
no one can feel the pain
that's yours;

no one can die in your place
put on your face
be inside you
really, deeply understand you.

No one can love another but you;
there is no love that is proxy love.

We humans paper this over
we don't tell the children-
we obscure this;
whole societies take the premise
that we are not
in the end alone.

The deep shock is
for some of us
when we find this is not
strictly true;
that some things
we rely on
don't really substitute
for the fact that you are alone with you,
in most things hard.

That is the Hard Truth.
What to do?

Enter here then the value of Character;
Character gives us the courage
to stand up
when others disagree and reject
and leave us alone to buffet
against the wily treacherous world.

Character gives us the courage
and the energy
to relentlessly press on
against impossible odds
and grow from this adversity
the capacity for unconditional
Commitment.

Character is all we have
when we discover
we are all alone.

Some think it came with us
from birth
others say it is imparted
by those around us
at an early age.

We start out then with external supports
until we develop our own internal ones
for ourselves and this ultimately
guides what we
do and can do in life.

It is the process of Growing Up.

And Growing Up
is simply
faith in one's self
and Character
at base.

This is magical.

Got to go.
Need to get up;
Get out of bed.
And,
only I can do that.

poem by Lonnie Hicks
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Rhythm Nation

with music by our side
to break the color lines
let's work together
to improve our way of life
join voices in protest
to social injustice
ageneration full of courage
come forth with me

people of the world today
are we lookink for a better way of life(sing)
we are a part of the rhythm nation
people of the world unite
strength in numbers we can get it right(sing it)
we are a part of the rhythm nation

this is the test
no struggle no progress
lend a hand to help
your brother do his best
thinds are getting worse
we have to make them better
it's time to give a damn
let's work together...come on...

people of the world today
are we lookink for a better way of life(sing)
we are a part of the rhythm nation(people)
people of the world unite
strength in numbers we can get it right(sing it)
we are a part of the rhythm nation

people of the world today
are we lookink for a better way of life(sing it)
we are a part of the rhythm nation
people of the world unite
strength in numbers we can get it right
we are a part of the rhythm nation

say it people
say it to me
say it to me if you want a better way of life
say it people
say it to me
say it to me if you want a better way of life

people of the world today
are we lookink for a better way of life(sing)
we are a part of the rhythm nation
people of the world unite
strength in numbers we can get it right
we are a part of the rhythm nation

(rhythm nation) yeah

song performed by by Janet Jackson from Rhythm Nation 1814
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Courage

Tap in, Tap in
Yeah, tap into my sharpened senses
I have the courage to speak
I have the courage to think
I am me, today and tomorrow

With courage we engage
Bringing new things to life's stage
We remove excessive baggage
As we try hard to be above average

Tap in, Tap in
Yeah, tap into my sharpened senses
Don't attempt to break down my defences
I have the courage to encourage
I rage upon those who discourage
For those who clap their hands in pretence
At my courageous expenses give out only offense

Courage has built me a new image
I feel as if I have entered a new age
I stand out now as I have come out of my cage
Making a difference as I get rid of blockages

Tap in, Tap in
Yeah, tap into my sharpened senses
Courage is great
Courage is the way forward
Courage sets the stage for change
Today is only today because of the courage of others

poem by Sylvia Chidi
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America Is For All

land of the brave walk with faith, stand side
by side with trust and vigor in our heart, the
far distance is slyly brings us to the land of
the free, the pole vault of the yesterdays
explore to the future

hail on the soldiers of the land, those dreams
is just a jump-start of what will be the end
of today, come the shield of the spirit of
strength and prepare to find the longest lead,
build the nation with hope and ready to face
any adversities

courage come in every faith is to live and seek
the answer of where the strong await; stay as
you swear that promise that never fail
for freedom stay in every way, thou nation is on
the wake, the heart has always been a part

America of today take our sweet smile and
explore the flower's sweet fragrance embrace;
the twilight memories linger in the midst for
even the honey smile laughter take there part

live the ocean floor with joy, cover it with
lighted torch, flame that implore code of
liberty home of citizen free. oh! Dear America
our sons and daughters dance for joy the loud
voice forever recall

oh! cling the soul that sake the goal, live
to taste the sweet we always adore

poem by Antonio Liao
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Global Responsibilities Affirmed Denied?

on a global scale
that which we must
value and affirm

transcends into an essential
part of all we can become
throughout a lifetime of choices

sacrifices attitudes
we will live as life codes
defining the character

of our personality
within
collective humanity

poem by Terence George Craddock
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There is not a single Muslim leader today who has the courage and commitment to defend Islam and Muslims, they are all in awe of the United States and other Western powers, and are indebted to them.

quote by Abu Bakar Bashir
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Coffee Courage

The bitter coffee kicked;
I shook and then I licked
My lips and gave a sigh.

Shattered eyes encouraged,
I nearly had envisaged
Waking up an eye.

Another sip; a jolt –
Not unlike a bolt
Of wattage from the mains.

My sockets under strain,
I tried it once again:
Aha! The light, the searing white –
My God, the bloody pain!

Courage, courage, coffee courage,
Courage, courage, courage,
Courage, courage, coffee courage,
Courage, courage, courage,

poem by Mark R Slaughter
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I Promise You

i would walk through the moon and the sun just to be with you i promise.
I promise to be there for you in all of your times of joy and sorrow.
I promise to climb the highest mountain and swim the deapest ocean for you alone.I promise to make a new memory with you each and every day with you.I Promise to cry a million tears and walk a million miles to be with you.I promise to live and care for you without change.I promise to do anything for you just to see the beauty of your ravishing smile.I promise to find a new way to see fires of passion burning.I would buy a thousand rose for you just to se you smile i promise.I promise to be the best dad to our children.I will laugh with you, i will fight with you, i will share the same breath with you i promise.I promise never to steal, lie, or cheat.But if i'll steal, i promise to steal away your sorrows.And if i'll lie, i promise to lie with you all thd nights of my life.And if i'll cheat, i promise to cheat your death, because i couldn't live a day without you.I promise you.

poem by Tijani Adebowale Destiny
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Shola

Do not eat it raw nor boil it with water,
But only roast it on the fire!
For the young woman was very beautiful around you.

I will affirm your words,
I will affirm your love,
I will affirm your romance,
I will affirm your passion,
I will affirm your emotion,
I will affirm your kiss,
Like a vow to your maidservant.

'I alone am left of all the prophets of Yahweh but,
The prophets of Baal number 450 men'!
Do not eat it raw nor boil it with water,
But only roast it on the fire;
Like the long sufferings of my journey with hopes and dreams.

Of all our possessions accumulated on this earth,
They will not follow us into the graves;
So let us help and love one another than hate.
Shola, you are like the stone of Zoheleth;
But my love towards you is very special.

Shola, you are the one!
And do remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy;
For i have come to learn many things on this earth.

poem by Edward Kofi Louis
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The Only Moral

the only moral
i live by is compassion!

if
..we
....live
......under
........compassion

and
...walk
..... by
.......compassion

everything else takes care of itself!

poem by Eric Cockrell
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Tribute To Courage

Courage is doing what is right
Without having to be told
Courage is manning up
When you know you've done something wrong
Courage is looking the enemy in the eye
And telling them to just bring it
Courage is having fear
But still staying strong
Courage is facing adversity
But being able to overcome it
Courage is leaving your family behind
To defend the country you love
Courage is being a soldier
In the greatest army in the world
Thank you for this courage
That lets us live free
May God bless you
And come home safely to your families

poem by James Elston
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor the greatest champion of racial equality who taught a nation - through compassion and courage - about democracy, nonviolence and racial justice.

quote by Mark Pryor
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That's why I believe that we must never fail to affirm that we are indeed one nation under God.

quote by Lee Greenwood
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Passion And Compassion

PASSION AND COMPASSION
Jesus Christ was crucified,
Lord Buddha got enlightenment,
For passion and compassion,
The voices of Gandhiji and Martin Luther,
Were silenced by bullets,
But where is passion and compassion today,
Money has become the creater,
Of all the evils
We should adopt passion and compassion

poem by Dr. Ram Sharma
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Sonnet: Compassion

Compassion is one thing we all expect
In life on earth, from womb to tomb endless;
In giving it, we seldom are perfect;
We live our life that is not just selfless.

The handicapped expect much compassion;
So does a newborn child suckled at breast;
Who cares about a beggar’s life’s passion?
Compassion is a must for ev’n a beast.

When God can shower compassion on us,
Why not all earthlings on one another?
If we can show compassion without fuss,
Much more will be bestowed on us, brother.

Compassion is an attribute of man,
And giving it is easy, if you can.

poem by John Celes
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Compassion

It is one's compassion,
And beliefs...
To alleviate a grief felt.
With a bringing to others...
A feeling of relief,
That is received and released.
To asist in the melting...
With a helping of it to go away.

Distress seems to be left,
Everywhere on one's path today.
Another who cares,
Isn't 'asked' to be there...
But is there,
Anyway.

That is compassion,
Fashioned...
From understanding another's pain.

Compassion that is fashioned,
From a mode of action...
That one sustains.

It is not a style to maintain,
When the mood of it goes.
It is there to show,
With sincerity...
As it's received.