As Far as I know,
There has always been a cycle of warmth and cold,
And our civilization (to impact either)is not very old.
As Far as I know,
The Lord was told 2000+ years ago there was “no place in the inn”,
That we still have no room in our schools and courthouses is far worse a sin.
As Far as I know,
Our Nation was built on a simple document called the Constitution,
And it won’t stand, like any house, if you weaken or alter the firm foundation.
As Far as I know,
The genders have specific attributes that enhance and complement each other,
To mix or match the sexes will never substitute the strength of a father and a mother.
As Far as I know,
The ills of society could be cured so quickly,
If we just took our vows and oaths seriously.
As Far as I know,
We spend millions of dollars on saving the planet, the whales or the rhino’s horn,
Yet cry no outrage on the slaughter each day of the yet unborn.
As Far as I know,
A short-cut never did save time and ususally ended up in some sort of murk,
And like your father told you, there is no substitution for hard work.
As Far as I know,
Above all, a man’s character is what matters most,
And not what accomplishments, connections, wealth or schooling he can boast.
As Far as I know,
There are far too many opinions and views,
That obscure any pertinent facts in the daily news.
As Far as I know,
Everything worth knowing and worth sharing,
Can be found within the walls of a home with love and caring.
Written by Donald L Hughes, 2009