Who loves his country will not rest
Content with vow and pledge alone,
But flies her banner in his breast
And counts her destiny his own—
Not only when the bugle plays
Stands forth to give his life for her,
But on the field of common days
Is strong to live his life for her,
He is not satisfied to claim
As heritage, her power and fame,
But striving, gains the right to wear
The shining honor of her name.
Notes
Not sure of the title, since this poem was cited by General Herbert M. Lord, Director of the U. S. Bureau of the Budget in June, 1927. The sentiments of this poem were just too rich not to post it.
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