Equality — Liberty — Fraternity
BY D. G. BICKERS
Three pillars hold the nation up; and two are strong.
And one needs building better. In the long
Years yonder our forefathers founded this republic deep
Upon the principles of prime democracy and then
Upreared a column, the Equality supreme of men,
The universal creed of opportunity to keep
The nation steady; and beside it they in wisdom raised
Another sturdy shaft — of Liberty, companion pillar true.
Began they then to build a government upon these two.
But when these strong supports have been appraised,
It has been found that on a third must rest secure
The perpetuity and life of the republic; in the place
Where it must stand a temporary prop not soundly sure
Has served us... It is time, for safety of the race
Of real Americans, we set, firm in its well-contrived design,
The last complete support, a pillar true and fine,
That in our ideal government the world shall see
A perfect building... Add the strength of real Fraternity.
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