A tribute to The Phantom Regiment

[CaballarosJr.]

Reach out to the heavens with your bugle cries.

Out beyond the rainbow where your treasure lies.

Carry proud your banners waving freely in the air.

Keep on Marching Forward. You’ll find your goal somewhere.

Fear not of the hardship-facing life is real.

Onward as you travel, new friendships you will feel.

Reach out with human kindness, be honest but be bold.

Dreams Come True from doing, rewards are more than gold.

Send out your joyful music, march with your royal air.

Put on your finest raiments for everyone to share.

Hearts all beat in rhythm, dreams are for keeping time.

All are joined together as you pass in perfect line.

Now hear the tinkle of chimes to the time of marching feet.

Then comes a crash of cymbals, be alert don’t miss a beat.

Obstacles before you, hills too steep too climb.

Make your way around them, other paths you’ll find.

Riches are before you, adventures to unfold.

Every joy around you is within your reach to hold.

Greatness is in victory, but one must also believe.

It’s from rewards of giving that greater blessing you receive.

March forward in unison, maneuvers make supreme.

Each one in their own glory, to fulfill their own dream.

Now times are here for parting, no matter where you stray.

There are greater goals beyond you, you’ll surely make your way.

[lindap]

? take the first letter of each line ... ; it spells out Rockfords Phantom Regiment (with no apostrophe, oh my!) : )

edit: i find periods in poems awkward and enjoy e.e. cummings's poetry as well as Shakespeare ...

Edited June 15, 2013 by lindap