Every Man
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The world is full of men
That wonder what they would do
And I fully understand
I felt that way once too
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To know the full measure of themselves
When the bullets begin to fly
To know if they would stand or run
Or do nothing and watch others die
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Hypotheticals are always hard
They are ambiguous at best
It is hard to find the answer
Until you take the test
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But I can tell you, from what I’ve seen
When danger threatens something you love
Bravery found in every man
To rise up and rise above
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
i have never been in your shoes, but i understand how this would come to be, and so well said
Thanks Beth! Enjoy your Fourth!
You too
So lovely put Brad and true. I have no idea what it was like to be in the military and know that I will never know. I have heard people say they could never shoot a person but I too had to defend myself against a stranger once who was trying to get me in a car. I was with a new friend but still someone I cared about. I saw he had a gun and had no problem getting his gun and putting it to his head when he was beating up my friend. With me it was instinctual. He let us go then but that one episode made me fearful of many things for years. So I don’t know how people in the military survive it but I know if there were not brave men and women out there like you and my father it might be a world without any freedoms. I hope I never have to touch a gun again, I was seventeen when my experience happened.
Bless you Brad and happy Fourth. Love coming your way in large air balloons 🎈 Jonikins
I’m grateful for those who have put themselves through this test. beautifully said. Brad…
Thank you Jim!
Very beautiful
Thanks Harley!
When tested, I think most of us will do what is necessary. Wonderful poem, Brad! Happy 4th to you and your family.
Thanks Pete! In my experience, when the test comes, most do rise to the occasion. Have a wonderful holiday!
Very well said! I hope you had a great holiday!
Thanks Kristian. The weather was right for riding, so yes, I had a lovely holiday. Hope you enjoyed your s as well! Much love!
Mine was uneventful, but I had bbq chicken, so I can’t complain! Haha. Much love back!