Tom Zart Poems

It's not a priest that gives us our freedom of religion
And it's not a reporter that gives us our freedom of voice.
It's not any judge, lawyer, politician, or teacher
But the blood of a soldier that has sacrificed by choice.
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Poets as a rule are high on adventure
Like wondering bards or prophets today.
Embracing hearts and minds with wisdom
Casting through verse their visions at play.
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Misguided souls practice unworthy acts
As they struggle to fulfill selfish need.
Performing what they must without regret
Consumed by mistrust, fear and greed.
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No rope or cable can hold so tight
What love can do with twine.
No kiss can taste so bittersweet
As the one which captures our mind.
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RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are the greatest predictors of happiness
Healthy ones tend to support our joy and appreciation.
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AMERICAN SOLDIER
It's not a priest that gives us our freedom of religion
And it's not a reporter that gives us our freedom of voice.
It's not any judge, lawyer, politician, or teacher
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God's grace not only forgives our ignorance and sin
But it redeems us through the power of the cross.
It enables, strengthens and encourages us
To behave according to His will regardless of loss.
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At times people seem consumed by guilt
Long after it should have been resolved.
Some rightly suffer their shameful feelings
Because they refuse to give up evil deeds involved.
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STRESS

We're a nation of frazzled families
With little time for personal affection.
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PEARL HARBOR

Sunday, December the seventh
In the year of 1941,
While most of Hawaii still slept
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