An original poem by Tamera

The Eagle spreads it wings,
soars high and circles round.
It flies with strength and freedom,
Ever watchful as it glides to ground.
The anchor keeps me earthbound,
Makes me steadfast, strong and true.
It's ropes they bind me to a job,
I promised God and Country I would do.
Thirteen weeks it takes to make a Man,
lessons learned both day and night.
Through the Crucibles grueling tasks we go,
Working hard never losing sight.
All the challenges that are given to us,
We take them all, each one by one.
For at the end a great reward there will be,
The Eagle, Globe and Anchor we have won.
Now must finish up some other things,
Make the grade and pass the tests.
In the end I will finally be,
One of America's best.
I reflect back at what I once was,
Think of all that I have seen.
Here I stand upon the Parade Ground
A United States Marine.