The Old Marine
The old Marine marched
in parades
on Memorial Day
The Fourth of July
and Veteran's Day
In heat, in rain, in pain, he went,
held formation, moved his feet high
when the drum did roll,
walked like a Marine,
talked like a Marine,
until... the day he died.
He was proud he served his country well
taking shrapnel on one campaign, always
living with the pain
rarely ever did he complain
when on his knees he
would crawl...the pain
too, much for him to stand tall.
Jaw squared, head high, march the steps
carry the rifle, salute the flag
every mindful he was a Marine.
In his casket he did lay
in full dress that sad day
his uniform pressed and sharp
this Marine did depart
to a far better land he did go
in fields of flowers he will stroll,
meet his mother, and receive
his well done son,
you where a Good Marine.
bentfeather
11/10/04
Happy Birthday United States Marines!
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