GOOD-BYE COLIN
(A Tribute to Colin Powell)
You stood us proud mate, we won't forget the pride
With which you served our country while on every side
They took pot shots at us and called us ugly names
You stood us proud mate, and took the heavy reigns
Of state and made sure that our honor never died.
Yours was a moderate voice of dignity in all this hate
You cautioned tolerance and made an effort to wait
Till all evidence was in before our pre-emptive act
You didn't know that their evidence was stacked
That they held their breath till you took the bait.
We were proud as you fronted the United Nations
Pointing out that we had to act or face deprivation
They listened, and respected your honor that day
As you gave what you received and they will say
That our Colin Powell did not intend prevarication.
You stood us proud mate, and we trust you still
The world knows that yours is an unbending will
For good and truth and freedom on this earth
In looking for one like you we will find a dearth
Of men who walk with dignity up that honored hill.