One of my Marine Corps Poems of the Day REVEILLE By Andrew R. Jones REVEILLE! REVEILLE! REVEILLE! Up and at ‘em Devil Dogs Port side head, starboard side racks Ready, MOVE! Did you think the War was over Because you came home? Did you think you could drop your pack Because you now feel alone? On your feet Devil Dog! FALL IN! We’re steppin’ off in 5 Hydrate and pay attention. Semper Fi, do or die! Gung ho, gung ho! What makes the grass grow? Blood, blood, blood. So take your Ka-Bar, with a Warrior thrust Rip open your heart, feed your blood lust Bleed onto paper, or into a megaphone Leave no Marine behind, show we’re not alone. This is your voice, there are many like it But this one is yours. But your voice is only a tool, it is A passionate heart which kills the Stigma of our kind. A passionate heart which kills the Rep of the “Crazy Vet” And what do we do for a living ladies? KILL! KILL! KILL! The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his HEART! It is Your PASSION which must be harnessed if you Are to survive this war at home. Do not hesitate, do not procrastinate. Fight with a happy heart and strong spirit For we are told, “There is no better friend, no worse enemy Than a United States Marine!” We are told, “You are part of a brotherhood From now on until the day you die, WHEREVER you are, every Marine is your brother.” WHEREVER we are. Until the day we die. “But I’m dead inside,” you say. “I’m here but my mind is there So am I anywhere or am I everywhere?” You ask. Lace up your boots, follow me Chest out, shoulders back Reach out and touch It’s not time to hit the rack Forward, STAND TALL Forward, LEAN BACK With a motivated heal stomp KILL the depression KILL the guilt KILL the shame KILL the rage KILL the pain Let the blood of our emotions Flood the rivers of sadness so They become a crimson tide Of PASSION! Let our voices boom above the masses Because we are SHOCK TROOPS! DEVIL DOGS! LEATHERNECKS! We are motivated, we are strong! We will no longer disassociate, we will belong. We are surrounded by closed eyes We are surrounded by closed minds. Yes Chesty, that means those bastards can’t get away now! Once you are inspired to open your hearts They will be inspired to open their eyes. Do not fear your tears Do not cower to judgment We are here Let’s make it clear This is our moment.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:55:20 +0000