The Torch . . .FYI

[Professor]

I made a decision back in the past,
to join a fraternity or sorority at last.
The decision, I made was from my heart,
time has passed, I'm not doing my part.
What happen between now and then?
Was, I committed or just wanting to fit in?
Oh!!!! My organization is the best,
LQQK, I still wear the letters on my chest.
What have I done to help it grow?
Pay dues, community service, meeting, mentoring.............NO.
I am just a member who's on the inactive roll,
has my organization moved forward, "Hell, I don't know."
What has happen to the fire in me?
Don't pay my dues, but wear the letters you see.
My house, office and car has it all,
cups gla sses, boards, banners, key changes and more.
I have grown and time has changed,
I have a bond with those on my line. (only)
Those are true brothers and sister you see.
Where I am now, they don't understand me,
don't have time for those games.
Furthermore, what can "They" do for me?
I have a family, job and business you see.
Yes, I made a promise on that day,
would hold high the aims, never to stray.
Your organization is dying, yes because of you.
Will you be to busy for the funeral too?
There will come a time when your children will say.....
mom/dad what happen to the organization you once belong to?
What will you tell them as tears swell in your eyes?
Will it be the truth or some small lie?
Just tell them it died............."Because you were to busy to be
involved."

written by:
Zimbalist F. Chalk
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Life Member
Fall 1986
Theta Chi
Northwestern State University

Authors note: The torch of your organization is burning slow. Do your
part.
If you cannot attend every event, become active then empower those who
can
and will. ($$$$) Yes, it's all about the dollars. Try not putting gas
in your car and driving it. What happens to a dream deferred? Reflect
on what you had to endure to wear those letters. Better yet, think
about what your founder's endured. Think about those young/old lives
you as a member made a difference. You are the leaders of yesterday,
today and tomorrow. You are the oil that keeps your organization torch
burning.


You are: ALPHA, AKA, KAPPA, DELTA, OMEGA, SIGMA, ZETA, RHO. You are
your dream.

-T. Kemp
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the
heaven......