Ethos – The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. 

Shaped by our storytellers
by leaders who inspire us
by our collective yearning
and inclusive learning
of what makes us who we are.

Enduring it should be
and survive generationally
because the vision is as true
as the red, white and blue
of the flag of our fathers.

It is a duty, it is a call
for us now, to us all,
to be not distracted by
pretender’s distorted
and venal visions.

At times we must be
reminded of who we are,
and re-hear the stories
and recover our reason
and our Ethos!

One of our great storytellers is Ken Burns:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n1OqPzIKH4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n1OqPzIKH4