These are the days when little thoughts <br />Must cease men's minds to occupy; <br />The nation needs men's larger creeds, <br />Big men must answer to her cry; <br />No longer selfish ways we tread, <br />The greater task lies just ahead. <br /> <br />These are the days when petty things <br />By all men must be thrust aside; <br />The country needs men's finest deeds, <br />Awakened is the nation's pride; <br />Men must forsake their selfish strife <br />Once more to guard their country's life.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-call-to-service/
