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Bourgnew's Honor Code

The Bourgnewian Forces-"A Humanhood of Compassion"

By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew PrimousPublished 4 years ago 1 min read
Bourgnew's Honor Code
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Do no harm and do not alarm

Stand strong in the Bourgnew's Creed

to honor country and brotherhood

as well as sisterhood for we are all

humanhood. And in this fight as

with every battle we are one.

Working on the same side,

in the eyes of our foes.

In the Order of Solomon,

we are one.

Let us arm together as knights

Let us endure forever as templars

Up in the mountain

Low in the valley

Aboard the sea

Even in the sky

we mount together

respecting principle

and sound guidance.

Let our work be not in vain

Let us build together hope

And deny no good thing

Honor everyone who sacrificed

Respect every sound ordinance

Love country above all else

And be willing to pay the ultimate price

Establishing order and guaranteeing rights.

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About the Creator

Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous

Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee

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