I will not throw up my arms

I will never call retreat

I will not turn and run away

From the truth and what I believe.

I will always stand my ground

I will protect what I know is mine

I will not leave any conflict unanswered

And from that position I will not resign.

No matter the size of any man

Or the powers of his rifles or cannons

Or the strength of his army or his wealth

No one will I ever abandon.

What I have is mine to own

And my property to no-one will I yield

As I will not give up what I know is mine

And to no Man will I ever kneel.

I will stand by my honor

Until that day that I die

And never will I give up on myself

As if anything I will always have my pride.

I will never cower to anyone

I will never forget the fight

No matter of my consequences

No matter of my strength or your might.

I will always stand by my honor

And in my blood and sweat they will remember

That I was here and I stood my ground

And to no-one would I surrender.

Randy L. McClave