The memories have faded
The scars have all been healed
We have but to be thankful
For the bounty of our yield
Many would hope for
But only few would find
The homecoming they dreamed of
Each night inside their mind
We owe it to their memory
To live each day with pride
Always share with others
The love you have inside
The measure of a man
Is based on how much he would give
To make sure that those they love
Can have the chance to live
About the Poem – The Measure of a Man
The Measure of a Man is a poem about the reflections of our greatest generation. Many of those who made it home felt a responsibility to those they left behind. They wanted to live the best life they could so they would know that their friends lives weren’t lost in vane.
This was written for the family of Cpl Michael Charles Prisco US Army who died November 14, 2009. He received a Bronze Star for his acts of courage during the Battle of the Bulge.
Inspirational Poetry Books
Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
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Inspirational Poetry Products
While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
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