AMERICAN PAEAN

Time again, old bugler Too swiftly came this dawn Stand tall and blow the reveille Our mantle we must don Blow loud and true good sentry Comes soon a painful chore Let all folks by your bugling know We’re Blue and Gray once more! Beckon bugler, high and low Make all heed fast your plea Crackers, Bro’s, Homeboys too Must stand for liberty! And show old glory, raised on high Proud bolt, though sad its worth Besmirched of...

Modern Nostradamus

Our land is still young as great nations go Twelve score, naught much more it would seem Tho’ fragile to start but with firm righteous hearts Built of people, their hopes and their dreams   Hard working souls who gave past their hurt Giving time, talent treasure and more Working the land, trusting in God Being fiercely stout hearted at their core   They came for freedom, e’re their right Dispossessing...

O’Bugler (revised)

    Time once more old bugler Too swiftly came this dawn Stand tall and blow the reveille Our mantle we must don   Play loud and true good sentry Soon comes a painful chore Let people by your presence know We’re Lincoln’s child once more   Beckon Bugler high and low Make all heed quick your plea Pals and swells and homeboys too Turn out for liberty!   To see old glory raised on high Proud...

Opening Remarks For O’Bugler

The bugler was a military position in earlier times who was called upon to rouse the troop with various calls to duty. His trumpeted notes gave heart to soldiers who were being put to the task, sometimes risking life and limb as was their calling. Moreover, the bugler gave a sense of urgency to the regiment, alerting it to impending dangers or situations needing their immediate attention. The military is about tradition and...

North American ostrich

{Genus liberadumis Avianus} This new genus of avian has sprung up and become very prevalent in the continental United States, but can also be found in plentiful supply in the Hawaiian Islands, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. It was fairly rare prior to 1990, but due to migratory predations, climate change sensitivities, nesting dominance and flocking gregarity, it’s now a common sight in virtually every...

O’Bugler (original)

It’s time again, old bugler, Too Swiftly Came This Dawn Stand Tall and Blow a Reveille, We Must Our Mantle Don   Be Keen and Sharp, Good Sentry, We’re Lincoln’s Child Once More Let All Men By Your Presence Know, Soon Comes a Painful Chore Beckon Bugler High and Low, Let All Heed Well Your Plea Citizens, Comrades, Homeboys – Who Will Stand for Liberty   See How Raised Flag Seems Furled Close, Making...