An Ode to my Lady Leathernecks...

[THATFEMALE]

I wanted to share this poem my Father sent to me shortly after I graduated from bootcamp. It has to be the best poem ever written about a "Lady Leatherneck."

A WOMAN MARINE

She once had no direction
only lived life day by day.
She felt she had a calling
tho' she blindly made her way.
Wanting to defend with honor
defending to be free.

To hold her head high with pride
but live a life with humility.

A woman like no other
with a will that makes a way.
Can't give up and stands her ground
where others fear to stay.
More feminine than a flower.
stronger than any woman seen.

Because she's one of the FEW,
the PROUD,
Because she's a Woman

- M A R I N E -


Congrats to all the poolees. This is the first step in the greatest decision you'll ever make. Remember nothing worth doing is ever easy! Stay moto and come back to see us when you earn that tittle.

[christine_06]

hey THATFEMALE, that's a great poem. i hope my family will support me like that.

[c5down2]

Cool Poem. Do you by any chance know the words to the Lady Leatherneck song we sang in boot camp? Send me an email with it if you know it.
Thanks. Later

[sm@@thrider]

What, now see what you started Monique.
all these females will want your help so you better give it to them.

Christine follow your heart and and make your mind stronger for if you enter through those gates to PI your life will change for the better if you can handle it, that goes for all!

[tntmondy]

I remember singing the Lady Leatherneck song in boot camp. I wish I could remember all of the words. I liked the poem.

[christine_06]

thanks sm@@thrider, i'm looking forward to seeing the gates at PI.

[hrscowboy]

hahahahaha you got to be kidding me...

[Patty_McOorah]

no doubt cowboy, no doubt

[THATFEMALE]

Never mind them females, their just being "nasty males." Just concentrate on the journey that lies ahead. It's not going to be and easy task but nothing worth doing ever is. Never give up and Stay Motivated. OOHRAH!

[christine_06]

thanks THATFEMALE at least someone believes in me, it's great to have support when all you hear is people making you discouraged and feel like you can't do it, but i'll show everyone some day.

[hrscowboy]

women need to be seen NOT HEARD!!!!

[semperfidelis20]

Yes THATFEMALE is a female, but she is still a damn fine Marine. One of the best i know, Male or Female. Sex has nothing to do with what kinda Marine you make, id be honored to serve under that Cpl. SEMPER FI. OOHRAH

[yellowwing]

women need to be seen NOT HEARD!!!!

"Women should be obscene and not heard" - WC Fields

[tntmondy]

Christine when I went to boot camp there were alot of naysayers. People were telling me I wouldn't make it, I don't know why I never quit anything ever in my life. I made it through boot camp just fine, don't get me wrong its hard work but well worth it. The only one who can stop you from succeeding is you.

[THATFEMALE]

Remember fellas, I'm a Marine first! OOHRAH! Ladies, this is a classic example of what a man does when he feels threatned. Christine listen to my fellow Cpl because she's right. In the end it all comes down to you and you alone. You still have plenty of time to decide. Use that time to decide if the Marine Corp is for you. Stay moto though. Semper FI.