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A Soldier Born"~~ A Welcome to our new member William P Bussey !
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Wikket Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340Santa Clara, CA USA 
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This poem was inspired by our new member William...Welcome to "The Corner Pub". I was so inspired by your poem about the Corps, that I just had to write something about my own experience as a soldier. It may not compare to what you've been through in your life, but my entrance was another changing point in my life. --Jamie  "A Soldier Born" As I flew on the plane With my ticket in hand I thought of the honor In this great piece of land I thought of the soldiers And the battles long past Wondering how the World Recovered so fast I landed in South Carolina A place foreign to me And walked up to the soldier Who stood waiting for me I sat in that Airport For what seemed like hours Soon I was surrounded By the presence of others So many young people Who gave up their freedom To protect and support All those countries that need them We walked into Reception And were issued our gear Given vaccinations As we choked back our fear We were then shipped to Basic And were told without hesitance That we now belonged to those In the sharp hats at the entrance They yelled and they screamed We did nothing right We ran for miles and miles And we learned how to fight For the first time in our lives We knew pain and oppression Dropping at the shout of 'Push' At the Drill Sergeant's discretion We rucked and we rucked And we carried our rifles Popping open our blisters In the distance of miles But we learned to obey And we learned to prevail Pushing our bodies and minds So that we would not fail And in the end of that time We looked our best As we marched past our relatives Displaying precision and excellence As I looked around That Graduation Day I saw the faces of those friends I'd met on the way No longer was I alone In this life I'd been given We were all now an Army With a purpose and mission Defending the Freedom We had all given up So that someday our children Would have this Country to grow up by, Jamie Hartman 2000 [This message has been edited by Wikket (edited 02-27-2000).] |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Jamie, This is great. I could imagine myself in your shoes. Sheila |
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William P Bussey Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 188 |
We have a saying in the Corps, The change is forever, I am sure you have. Thank you for your kind words. Bill |
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William P Bussey Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 188 |
We have a saying in the Corps, The change is forever, I am sure you have. Thank you for your kind words, Your poem is great, I am glad I gave you the urge. Bill |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well done, Wikket! It sure sounds like a hard life! Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Jamie, this is EXCELLENT...wow, I learned so much about you in this poem...this was really well written. take care janet marie She says baby, It's 3am I must be lonely, When she says baby, Well I can't help but be scared of it all sometimes, Says the rains gonna wash away I believe it. Matchbox20 I love you baby... always.* |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
I agree with Janet Marie! This is great--there's no debate, Equal to anything I've ever written, You make some of my work look flea-bitten! lol  Well, I don't know about that, I think my poetry's sort of good...but this is really really good! Thanks for the read Jamie and keep up the great work! Little Spyro T. Dragon |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
You painted a very vivid picture of the army here ! Liked it a lot |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Jamie, I don't know how I missed this one! What a wonderfully descriptive poem you have written. Very good!!! |
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Sheilan Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 50Snohomish, WA |
Jamie - I have One word for you..... OUTSTANDING!!!! What tremendous pride we can all feel knowing that you are one of ours!  Sheilan |
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