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Contributor: Barbara Sanderlin || Poem Categories

The U. S. Marinecountry as flag
U - Unselfish in Nature
S - Strong in Body

M - Mighty in Spirit
A - Always Ready
R - Respectful of Truth
I - Inspired by Code
N - Never Gives Up
E - Excels in Action

It seems so long ago that he was just a child
Playing good guys and bad guys outside
Back then it was just a game
With only a toy gun to aim

As he grew, his world began to change
With many decisions yet to be made
One day, he talked to a man in uniform
And knew his life was about to transform

So, this young boy went away
To a place where men are made
A place to fulfill his dream
Of becoming a United States Marine

He did what was needed
To make his dream come true
Through grueling days and sleepless nights
He put up an endless fight

He reached deep down inside
Endured the hunger and pain
He pushed his body to the max
Because there was little time to relax

Those long weeks are over
The boy is now a man
Passing the final test
He is now one of the best

When he puts that uniform on
He knows he's earned that right
For it's no longer a dream
He is a UNITED STATES MARINE
This poem was written for my son LCPL Eric. He graduated
from MCRDSD Golf Co. on April 6, 07. I'm very proud of him
and also my nephew LCPL Sean, he graduated from MCRDSD
Golf Co. on Sept. 8, 06. Both have been to Iraq and back.
I am also proud of my daughter who's been in the Navy
since mid 2002.

By Barbara Sanderlin
Copyright 2008
Listed September 25, 2008

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