VALOR ~ ...a word... a state of BEING... a commune.. a volition...

With Freedom's call, valor in praise be heard

For the spoils of victory and liberation's word

Hushed be the oppressive cry in anguish known

With Faith and noble deed in valor shown

For those given to liberation and freedom's call

Blessed Be they who have given their All

So let us with open hearts and grace

Live the divinity of gratitude within heart's place

Tears with loss of life we do shed and share

Know in valor, souls soar high in GOD's embrace and care.

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Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

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