Military Poems

Just Thought You Should Know

When I joined the Marines,

I knew I could die.

I put away my blue jeans,

And packed my bags with a sigh.

I said good bye to my mom and dad

Mom cried her eyes out,

It made me feel pretty bad.

I promised to come home, but we all had our doubts.

My dad said for me to stay strong,

And to keep a stiff upper lip.

He said I'd be back before long,

And gave me a few wartime tips.

I said good bye to my girlfriend.

We made it known,

That letters we would send,

Because I couldn't call home.

I said good bye to my little sis,

No longer would her life be pure bliss.

Her company I would, of course, miss,

I gave her a long hug and a kiss.

When I went to war,

I saw terrible things;

Dead and wounded men galore.

I wish I could have grown wings,

So I could have gotten out!

I fought with hardness, valor, and pride!

I never had a doubt,

That I would not have died...

I was shot in the heart,

That place you have for special love.

Yes, it was painful, but I was done playing my part,

I began to feel at ease as my soul drifted above.

Now as I look down on my family,

I'm glad I fought with dignity and pride!

I know that they miss me,

But I'm happy that’s how I died.

Dying for their right and freedom,

Was the best way to go.

My life was over and done,

It was worth the pain-- just thought you should know...

By Hannah Mureen