The Pledge, by Alberto O. Cappas THE PLEDGE I pledge to maintain a healthy mind and body, staying away from the evil of drugs. I pledge always to try my best to understand the importance of knowledge and education, painting a positive picture of where I plan to be tomorrow, not allowing obstacles to stop the growth of my plans for the future. I pledge to seek answers to questions, understanding that the answers to questions sometimes lead to other discoveries. I pledge to work hard, with the awareness and confidence that hard work today will serve as the seeds for my strong tree tomorrow, a tree no one will ever be able to tear down. I pledge to learn proper languages, beginning with my mother's, always prepared to appreciate others. I pledge to gain a better understanding of myself, by understanding my cultural roots, to fully accept who I am as a human being, a rainbow of many cultures and colors. I pledge to overcome any personal misfortunes, becoming stronger from such misfortunes, always striving to become a wise person. The Pledge is highly recommended for adoption in our inner city public schools in the interest of our children and youth. The Pledge teaches the essential roles that values and standards play in the planning of one's successful journey in life.
Reason for writing:
The poem was written in dedication to your children and youth enrolled in the inner city's public school system. The Pledge is an journey of personal responsibility and personal accountabilty. I was inspired to submit this poem due to the number of quality poems and authors on this link, and it's an appropriate poetic space to share The Pledge with others.
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