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SONNET.—THE RECORD SHOULD BE MADE.
The record should be made of each brave deed,That brings us pride and freedom as its fruits;
So that, while tending on the vigorous shoots,
Our children may perpetuate the seed:
And, naught forgetting of the glorious past,
Lay good foundation in the future's womb,
So, when the hardy sire succumbs at last,
The emulous son shall still defend his tomb.
Thus chronicled, the mighty deed begets
Still mightier; and the column soaring high
Speaks histories the good son ne'er forgets!
He too will conquer; will not fear to die;
Heading the storm, will man the breach and prove
His valor not unworthy of his love.
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