Dearest Friends and Family,

“3rd Time Is A Charm,” they say —

So… this is the third time around for my poem, ACCOUNTABILITY, as the Poem Of The Month.

Now, another election is upon us in less than a week, and your main job is to make sure you have voted. It is your payment of dues for the right to be an American, and qualifies you to cast your vote for the people and the issues that you believe in.

Please read the poem a couple of times to thoroughly absorb its meaning, then…

Choose wisely and V-O-T-E. VOTE!

Thank you, and remember: whatever the question, love is the answer.

ACCOUNTABILITY: A Reprise

Accountability is the measure of a leader’s height.
A leader who is accountable will do things right:
Calling leaders to be responsible before placing blame,
And to realize leading others is not just a game.

Conscience binds and accountability liberates…
Failure to follow through will negatively translate.
Opinion is the lowest form of human knowledge…
Fact-finding and truth-telling will give you an edge.

Unless you’re dead, you can keep your promises;
It’s easier if you can examine your old prejudices.
Never promise more than you can perform.
Always strive higher — much higher than the norm.

The price of greatness is responsibility;
Your following actions must hold credibility.
A leader must be accountable to his nation’s laws.
Decisions cannot be made by “drawing straws.”

Being reliable is the basis of accountability.
“Walking your talk” illustrates your dependability.
It’s always the right time to do things right.
Your actions can be trusted, meant to be forthright.

Life is better when people keep their word.
When they don’t, the meaning of their words become blurred.
I strive to be accountable for my thoughts, words and actions.
Being less than honest will spoil all interactions.

The only thing in your way is you,
So check your motives, and see your way through.
You are the reason for your success or failure.
Accountability is what good citizens prefer.