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    This moto is like the Energizer Bunny keeps me going and going. Plus it is gong to help me pass english, I have to memeroize a poem or speech. jinelson, sir thanks for all of these great poems, and the ones that will be coming soon.

    Matt


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    Keep them coming, sir. I look forward to new moto everyday.


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    THE FINAL INSPECTION


    ~Author Unknown~


    The Marine stood and faced God,

    Which must always come to pass.

    He hoped his shoes were shining,

    Just as brightly as his brass.


    "Step forward now, Marine,

    How shall I deal with you?

    Have you always turned the other cheek?

    To My Church have you been true?"


    The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

    "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

    Because those of us who carry guns,

    Can't always be a saint.


    I've had to work most Sundays,

    And at times my talk was tough.

    And sometimes I've been violent,

    Because the world is awfully rough.


    But, I never took a penny,

    That wasn't mine to keep...

    Though! I worked a lot of overtime,

    When the bills got just too steep.


    And I never passed a cry for help,

    Though at times I shook with fear.

    And sometimes, God, forgive me,

    I've wept unmanly tears.


    I know I don't deserve a place,

    Among the people here.

    They never wanted me around,

    Except to calm their fears.


    If you've a place for me here, Lord,

    It needn't be so grand.

    I never expected or had too much,
    But if you don't, I'll understand.


    There was a silence all around the throne,

    Where the saints had often trod.

    As the Marine waited quietly,

    For the judgment of his God.

    "Step forward now, you Marine,

    You've borne your burdens well.

    Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

    You've done your time in Hell."



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    The Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)


    By: Del "Abe" Jones 02-20-2005



    Said a Vet from Nineteen forty-five,
    "Men were dying by the score."
    An eyewitness to a famous Battle
    Immortalized forever more.
    Quartermaster on a LST
    "Eyewitness to a sad, horrible day."
    "A slaughter right there on the Beach"
    Is what, this Veteran had to say.
    Coast Guardsman Robert Resnick
    Was more than just a witness there
    He furnished the Stars and Stripes
    In that picture all generations share.
    A symbol for the Marine Corps
    Cast in bronze for all to see
    The Flag raised on that mountain top
    Is part of our Nation’s History.
    One of the bloodiest Battles of the War
    Fought for thirty-six days and nights
    More than twenty two thousand Japanese
    In one of the Marines fiercest fights.
    The first part of Japan we invaded
    And as Resnick’s ship sat on the beach
    Marine Gagnon asked him for a Flag
    And a long pipe to raise it’s reach.
    They lost their sight of the Marine
    As he headed to that Mountain top
    Amidst the gun’s bullets flying
    That never, ever seemed to stop.
    As they began to leave the Beach
    A tremendous cheer went all around
    And, "Every ship tooted it’s horn."
    As they raised the Flag that he had found.
    For years another was credited
    Until the year, Two thousand-one
    When at a Fifth Marine Convention
    The Marines learned he really was the one.
    A big, old Marine bellowed out,
    "Do you really mean to tell me,
    That you never realized that you
    Won that Battle, single-handedly?"
    The President of the Fifth Marines
    Made him an honorary member
    And as they did some tears were shed
    As they all began to remember
    About that day sixty years ago
    Up there on Mount Surabachi
    When the Stars and Stripes were raised high
    Was still a vivid, cherished, memory.



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    Welcome Home

    By: Marge Reich

    Welcome Home, my Hero, my boy, my Son
    You've been through a lot, of this I'm assured.
    For both of us it's been a very long time
    The good of what you've done yet to be heard.

    I watched you as you gathered
    the things you would need
    Seeing your excitement,
    innocence glowing in your eyes
    Not wanting you to do this,
    not wanting you to grow up
    I sat in your room, biting my lip,
    saying our goodbyes

    You went to build sand castles
    across the sea
    Your goals were to give Freedom
    to the oppressed
    With the best of intentions
    for people of that land
    In your camos,
    with weapons and backpacks you dressed.

    September went quickly,
    even though you were far away
    The phone calls and emails
    were coming often enough.
    October flew by,
    but I could tell things were picking up
    And I realized, with dread,
    the next month would be tough.

    November came with news
    that our guys were in Fallujah.
    I sat glued to the TV,
    watching the news day and night.
    Watched as our guys went door to door,
    house to house
    Finding insurgents who on this city were a blight.

    During this time, news came
    we lost some good men
    To name a few, Blecksmith, Kirk, Smith,
    your roommate Kielion
    These were hard times, not only for you guys,
    but also for us.
    December finally dawned - another blow -
    I heard it was Rund.

    These awesome men gave it all,
    for their country and kin
    We will always remember their sacrifice,
    hold their memories dear.
    We thank them for the gift
    they have bestowed upon us
    So we could tuck our children into bed
    each night without fear.

    January finally dawned and the elections drew near
    We counted down the days
    'til the people cast their vote
    Stood up to be counted, braved the lines,
    made a stand
    You helped all this happen, you stood guard,
    WE took note.

    Americans felt vindicated, stood up taller,
    filled with pride
    Seeing how important this was,
    beyond our wildest dreams
    The Iraqi people showed the world
    that they were truly strong
    Knew what they wanted,
    or are learning, much as it seems.

    Time to brush the dirt from your britches,
    shake off your hat
    Gather your weapons, dump sand out of your boots,
    Come back to those that love you,
    thankful for your service
    Come back to America, amid loud hollers and hoots.

    When you come back to California,
    I will be standing there waiting
    Longing to hold you close, see your smile,
    count your fingers and toes
    Knowing you are on US soil again
    will put a spring in my step.
    How many grey hairs you have given me,
    nobody knows.

    YOU are MY HERO, my only boy, YOU ARE MY SON
    Freedom is secure because of you warriors,
    WE have seen
    You stand with those men
    who have always given their best
    You are one of the few, the proud,
    a UNITED STATES MARINE.


    I had a woman on one of my MOM boards ask for a Welcome Home poem from a Marine Mom to Marine... I became inspired as I never EVER again want another military member to come back and not feel WELCOMED HOME... I always tell every VET I meet, Welcome Home and give them a huge hug... ya know... Marines are required to give Marine Moms hugs, and once a Marine / Marine Mom always a Marine / Marine Mom... my son is with the 3/5 and will be home within the month... and I wanted to share this with you... if you feel its good enough to share with the world, you have my permission to use it on your site.

    Marge



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    This has to be my favorite thread on here. Keep it coming, sir. I'm nothing without my morning moto...


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    Semper Fidelis

    by Breann Arant


    Drawing closer and closer
    to where our new home would be
    Parris Island came in to view
    for all recruits to see

    a funny felling in my stomach
    grew as we drew near
    a feeling i've often felt before
    a feeling know as fear

    the funny feeling grew and grew
    as we were swallowed by the isle
    my hands were growing clammy
    my heart pounding wild

    the sky was black as black could be
    the air was slightly chilled
    fear, excitement, adrenaline
    my heart was completly filled

    quickly and quietly we gather our things
    as all recruits hurriedly piled out
    our eyes bombarded by darkness
    our ears invaded with shouts

    we were issued standard clothing
    allowed one phone call home
    to tell out parents we were ok
    and make our presence known

    the weeks that followed were crammed with work
    as we all longed for home
    all we did was drill and drill
    although none were alone

    the time went by so very slow
    graduation so far ahead
    thats all we ever dreamed about
    at night when we lay in bed

    before we knew it ten weeks had gone by
    the final test drawing near
    i felt a feeling all too familiar
    a feeling known as fear

    reville was sounded at three a.m
    the crucible comming soon
    we gathered our equipment and our strenght
    as we marched as one platoon

    we overcame our obstacle and solved our problems
    we did it as a group
    we made it through one of the toughest days
    with little time to recoup

    with little food and little rest
    we pushed on harder and harder
    our final goal was in reach
    so we went farther and farther

    we fought with courage and with pride
    as the final march was done
    we had achieved our goal with honor and commitment
    all out battles won

    all platoons lined up in formation
    as the ceremony proceeded
    tears came to everyone eyes
    because we knew that all had succeeded

    i recieved my eagle globe and anchor
    i shook my drill instructors hand
    i realized i was no longer stranded at sea
    but that she alone had led me safely to land

    i now serve our country proudly
    in the air, on land, at sea
    I have been more proud to claim the title
    of UNITED STATES MARINE

    Semper Fidelis



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    THE MARINE

    By: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert, US Marine Corps


    We all came together,
    Both young and old
    To fight for our freedom,
    To stand and be bold.

    In the midst of all evil,
    We stand our ground,
    And we protect our country
    From all terror around.

    Peace and not war,
    Is what some people say.
    But I'll give my life,
    So you can live the American way.

    I give you the right
    To talk of your peace.
    To stand in your groups,
    and protest in our streets.

    But still I fight on,
    I don't *****, I don't whine.
    I'm just one of the people
    Who is doing your time.

    I'm harder than nails,
    Stronger than any machine.
    I'm the immortal soldier,
    I'm a U.S. MARINE!

    So stand in my shoes,
    And leave from your home.
    Fight for the people who hate you,
    With the protests they've shown.
    Fight for the stranger,
    Fight for the young.
    So they all may have,
    The greatest freedom you've won.

    Fight for the sick,
    Fight for the poor
    Fight for the cripple,
    Who lives next door.

    But when your time comes,
    Do what I've done.
    For if you stand up for freedom,
    You'll stand when the fight's done.

    By: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert, US Marine Corps
    USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF


    Last edited by jinelson; 10-13-08 at 11:21 AM.

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    I hope you don't mind me posting this SSgt.

    Two of the best Marine Corps videos out there!

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=pF4RUMdhOwE


    http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bh5SNU2_H3s&mode=user&search


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    PRIDE

    By: K. Shearon


    Honor, courage and commitment as one is Pride
    so pure and strong as a stallion at full stride
    Its grace and beauty like an eagle soars through the sky
    pride that is seen in every Marines eye

    To hear the words of our nations hymn brings tears of delight
    our stars and stripes waving in the breeze, a heartwarming sight
    Young children with innocent faces, hands on their heart
    our veterans saluting, remembering how they fought their part

    These are but a few privileges we Americans have every day
    we have choices to believe in God and the choice to pray
    Our troops are fighting with pride for this gift to you
    let us show them the power behind the red, white and blue

    Support our sons and daughters, husbands and wives
    who are fighting for justice and freedom with their lives
    Lets not forget about that awesome feeling of pride
    let us unite as a nation and stand strong side by side


    Last edited by jinelson; 09-20-08 at 07:27 AM.

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    A Quick Marine Ditty

    By Chris Madeira



    Semper Fl
    Marine am I
    Fashioned by my DI
    San Dye-ego or PI
    Gal or guy, bold or shy
    Float or fly, sea or sky
    Wet or dry, head held high
    Eye to eye -- do or die
    Sailor boy or ex-GI
    Family or no such tie
    Marching private
    Quiet corpsman
    Even so called
    Sea-going doorman
    Far or nigh
    Curse or sigh
    None deny
    Sir, aye aye
    Marine am I
    Semper Fi
    !
    SAL PARLATO Jr
    (aka Chris Madeira



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    THE MARINE- is one of the most inspirational things ive ever read in my life.

    "In Battle One Must Risk Their Life..To Take Another"



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    What We Do

    By Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert USMC
    via letter to his dad


    We all came together
    both young and old,
    To fight for our freedom
    to stand and be bold.

    In the midst of all evil
    we stand our ground,
    And we protect our country
    from all terror around.

    Peace and not war
    is what some people say,
    But I'll give my life
    so you can live the American way.

    I give you the right
    to talk of your peace,
    To stand in your groups
    and protest in our streets.

    But still I fight on
    I don't *****, I don't whine,
    I'm just one of the people
    who is doing your time.

    I'm harder than nails
    stronger than any machine,
    I'm the immortal soldier
    I'm a U.S. Marine.

    So stand in my shoes
    and leave from your home,
    Fight for the people who hate you
    with the protests they've shown.

    Fight for the stranger
    fight for the young,
    So they all may have
    the greatest freedom you've won.

    Fight for the sick
    fight for the poor,
    Fight for the cripple
    who lives next door.

    But when your time comes
    do what I've done,
    For if you stand up for freedom
    you'll stand when the fight's done.



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    Walk On, Warrior!
    (Farewell, Beetle Bailey!)


    by Doug Todd, SGT, USMC



    The Warriors path ran through that valley
    Where the shadows had no end--
    Where the password was "My Brother!"--
    Where the answer was "My Friend!"
    Those who walked that path together,
    For all eternity are bound
    In a state of trust and friendship
    That, nowhere else on earth is found!

    For only those who walked there with us
    Know the half of what we feel--
    Know the ties that run between us,
    Stronger than the finest steel!

    I recall a savage summer
    When young men grew old too fast;
    Where every minute seemed eternal
    Where every breath might be our last;

    Where they sowed us from the choppers
    Like a farmer sowing grain--
    (Now, in the stillness after midnight,
    Demons plant that field again!)

    When the Midnight Madness takes us
    Back to scenes from long ago,
    There's a wide field strewn with bodies--
    All with faces that we know!

    There--- the mud and smoke and thunder--
    -- someone crying out in pain!
    There-- the blood and sweat and heartache
    --- and we live it all again!

    There-- the mountain and the graveyard--
    There-- the paddy with it's dikes;
    There-- the land mines and the mortars
    And the punji traps with spikes--
    Where we fought long past exhaustion,
    -- young men came and old men went--
    Tired and tortured-- touched with madness--
    Still we fought where we were sent.

    It seems our youth was but a moment
    And the years just slid away--
    Suddenly we face the twilight,
    Warped and wasted-- bent and gray!

    Now, some are gathered 'round this bunker
    In the shadows of the end,
    Where the password is "My Brother!"
    Where the answer is "My Friend!"

    Where no one of us need ever
    Stand another watch alone,
    For there's a spirit here that bonds us--
    Blood of blood and bone of bone!

    Brother David--- someone tells me
    That you've saddled up once more--
    That you're walking point again
    The way you always did before--
    If I could I'd walk it for you--
    (So would any man that's here!)
    But, our orders were to "Hold Position!"
    Though the reason's far from clear!

    So, walk on, Brother Warrior!
    Go with God and with our prayers
    That He'll, at long last, ease the burden
    Of your pain and of your cares.

    Rest assured your name is honored
    Here among The Walking Dead
    And, we may step a little quicker
    Knowing that you're up ahead.

    And, in the shadows of the evening,
    When we pause to smoke and talk,
    There'll be someone to remind us
    "Beetle Bailey walked the walk!"

    So, walk on, Warrior! Keep a look-out
    For long lost Brothers you might find;
    Tell them all we'll meet at sunrise--
    We're just a click or two behind!

    Walk on Warrior! Let us help you
    Saddle up and load your gear--
    With you up front as point-man
    We know there's nothing there to fear.

    We must not waste one precious moment
    On a tear-soaked, sad, "Good-Bye"--
    Just let me take you by the shoulders--
    Toe-to-toe and eye-to-eye--
    And, we'll just say "So Long" like Brothers--
    Walk on Warrior! (Hand Salute!) Semper Fi!


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    I'm The One Called Doc

    BY: HARRY D. PENNY, JR. 1997


    I SHALL NOT WALK IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS,
    BUT I WILL WALK BY YOUR SIDE.
    I SHALL NOT WALK IN YOUR IMAGE,
    I'VE EARNED MINE WITH PRIDE.

    WE'VE ANSWERED THE CALL TOGETHER,
    ON SEA AND FOREIGN LAND.
    WHEN THE CRY FOR HELP WAS GIVEN,
    I'VE BEEN THERE RIGHT AT HAND.

    WHETHER I AM ON THE OCEAN
    OR IN THE JUNGLE WEARING GREENS,
    GIVING AID TO MY FELLOW MAN,
    BE IT SAILORS OR MARINES.

    SO THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME,
    AND YOU THINK OF CALLING ME 'SQUID',
    THINK OF THE JOB I'M DOING,
    AS THOSE BEFORE ME DID.

    AND IF YOU EVER HAVE TO GO OUT THERE
    AND YOUR LIFE IS ON THE BLOCK,
    LOOK AT THE ONE RIGHT NEXT TO YOU...
    I'M THE ONE CALLED 'DOC'.



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