“ I am an American
I owe you no apologies nor will I accept those apologies made for me by others.
If you dislike me — you dislike me not for what I am but for what you are not.
By my own sweat, I have created a lifestyle which I desire for all men.
To the world I have shared my wealth and given my blood, not because of obligation — but by my own free will.
I have fed the hungry of the world. Many bit my hand; I used the other hand.
I defeated my enemies in battle, then pulled them up from the ashes of defeat. Once strong, they again attacked; I turned the other cheek.
Though I am strong, I have never used my strength to rule others.
But do not misjudge me, I will not allow the fear of my own strength to become my weakness.
If you wish to rise, I will give you a helping hand.
But by the grace of God, and I’ll first be damned, If I’ll let you drag me down so that we may be equal.
D. Ault
2 years ago
