...And Carry A Big Stick Poem by Herbert Nehrlich

Hi Herbert, I agree most wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed in your poem. 10 from me. Smiling Tai

Hi Herbert, Actually I like the last line of this poem, and it makes great sense to me, an enjoyable poem. Sincerely Ernestine.

Morning, Herbert, Nice thoughts here. I especially like: 'what matters is in which direction you kick and follow your own ball.' Excellent. Hugs, CJ

Very nicely written...I like these two lines Stand firm and be prepared to fight don't compromise and don't deceive So true! ! !

Hi Sir Herbert. I like your 'Stick'. I do offer a suggestion for the closing line. If it read as such: 'While others may web for the devils to weave.' Or, 'While the others web as devils weave.' OR 'While others feed the devils' weave.' Regardless, it's still very thought provoking. L

If only my Father had given me this advise!

Really enjoyed this one. I have a similar philosophy for bringing up my daughter.

Oh what a tangled web you weave. Your allusion to Teddy Roosevelt is not a 'modest proposal.' Given the choice of despair or thrusting out your chest and having a go at it, your advice in this poem is sound. Tom

Good poem w/ a good theme. Standing up for what you believe is the difference btwn. being controlled and having control. Well penned and well structured! -Michael

Stand up always for what you believe....nicely written :) KK