Pete : Writing

Semper Fidelis

Semper Fidelis

A Poem by Pete


For Memorial Day ...
A Hundred Second Chances

A Hundred Second Chances

A Poem by Pete


We must have infinite faith in each other. If we have not, we must never let it leak out that we have not. - Thoreau
Hell's Reprieve

Hell's Reprieve

A Poem by Pete


Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and ..
Do or Die

Do or Die

A Poem by Pete


What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. - Thoreau
Shades of Gray

Shades of Gray

A Poem by Pete


If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. Men will believe what they see. - Thoreau
Bit by Bit

Bit by Bit

A Poem by Pete


Look not to legislatures and churches for your guidance, nor to any soulless incorporated bodies, but to inspirited or inspired ones. - Thoreau
Atop My Soul

Atop My Soul

A Poem by Pete


Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul. - Thoreau
If I Were the Man I Want to Be

If I Were the Man I Want to Be

A Poem by Pete


Adversity introduces a man to himself. - Albert Einstein | Adversity is the first path to truth. - Lord Byron
Finding Forgiveness

Finding Forgiveness

A Poem by Pete


Even forgiveness, if weak and passive, is not true: fight is better. Forgive when you could bring legions of angels to the victory.” - Swami Viv..
To Know or Not to Know

To Know or Not to Know

A Poem by Pete


It is what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate. - Thoreau