“My Creed I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend of all- the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift. I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up- and laugh- and love- and lift. ”

Howard Arnold Walter poet

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Thomas Anthony DiMaggio from York, Pennsylvania  MAY 3, 2021
A great writer once said that, whenever art speaks the truth, it is always repeating what great art has said before. Sentiments like the ones in this poem are as simple and unadorned as bread and water. In other words, the necessities of life.
Mike Crudele from Florida JULY 29, 2019
Words to live by.
Uchenna from Biafraland West Africa JULY 24, 2017
Great and timeless
Ted from California, USA JULY 9, 2016
The Creed gives me focus on how I want and should live my life.
Mong Jihyo from Korea MAY 28, 2014
Creed that makes you inspire.
Sam from Baguio MAY 27, 2014
Good
Dr. G.subrahmanyam from Bangalore MARCH 8, 2014
Thank you Walter for the inspiration
Dr. G subrahmanyam from Bangalore MARCH 8, 2014
Creed that gives solution to all problems
zeynab from iran JANUARY 13, 2014
very nice and meaningful thank you Mr.walter

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