Stand Up

Stand Up
By Christopher Commodore©2023

Believe not just because of what you fear
Your actions based on just the tales you hear
Instead let heaven drive your erring heart
And force you play through time  your civic part

For principles stand firm and resolute
Strong values for the common good salute
Aim straight ahead as long as it’s for truth
When all else fails and others stand aloof

For in a man’s life rules play out each day
Drawn up by Providence to pave a loving way
Just as high heaven’s laws have forged a road
To guide along man to the King’s abode

Let justice reign and dignity prevail
Regardless of the fierce and raging gale
To frustrate evil deeds along the way
Affirm your oaths each germinating day

For in the end for those who persevere
Heaven’s witnesses who’ll testify right here
Fulfilling warnings eons prophesied
And truths for which the Galilean died.