April 6, 2007 - Today my Father would have been 75 had he lived. But instead I am older than he ever was now by 6 -- nearly 7 -- years. I find that odd, in a way. Its a day of reflection... Usually the Fund would announce winners of the scholarships named in his honor, but those have been delayed for a month or so.
I have finally slowed down a bit, trying to catch up on the world of recreation, though building a great number of sonnets in anticipation of my book of sonnets (to be released in Feb. '08) ! Though normally reflective of love or adventure, some have slipped political lately. Following is Ozymandias (2007)- a remake of a great sonnet with W as the protagonist ...
Ozymandias 2007
Armed with the ammunition of story
I blaze forth, retell my past, and create
the heroic pattern of history
Where myth becomes truth, reality debate
I stand as democracy’s lone sentry
I dictate and decide who is with us
and who lies against freedom’s destiny
Or denies to history my purpose
I treat the future with abandon, for
My name is Ozymandias, arisen!
I determine all and then command when war
Is to be forgotten and rewritten.
Legacy? It is left to my judgment
I am but God’s vessel, his instrument
By the way, "Eddie's Song" continues to hover around 100 out of 1200 plus for the "Living With War" site. If you want a chance to help move that song along, just click on the site and when you get there, do a "find" on "Begich". That will take you to the song (then just click to listen!)