U.S. Marines

While others plan and often dream,
only a few will be Marines.

And when anchors fall on foreign scenes,
their shortly followed by Marines.

And when it's time to fill the graves,
we only look to the best of the brave.

And when the battles finally done,
all will know the Marines have won.

So when you sleep and have your dreams,
be thankful for the U.S. Marines.

Courage

Courage is not a lack of fear,
for if it were it would not be dear.

Courage is within us all,
it only waits our beckon call.

And when the time is right to call,
you will join the best of all.

For in your fight to conquer fear,
you will know what others hold dear.

So as you live each passing day,
courage is with you and there it will stay.

An Explosion

Death is often very near,
yet this is nothing we should fear.

For I have been there and returned,
and now can share what I have learned.

For in a flash your you feel no pain,
but later know your life has changed.

And while you live upon this earth,
you soon discover things of worth.

And as we fight to conquer fear,
lets not forget what we hold dear.

For as we live upon this earth,
we have a chance to prove our worth.

The Firefighter

While smoke and flames around me roar,
and air so faint I can breathe no more.

I fear no evil in this hour,
for I am with a greater power.

And when the danger finally ends,
I’ll spend that time with my friends.

For ours is not to fear or flight,
ours is to the fires we fight.

First Jump

As we climb to reach our height,
my heart is racing with delight.

And when the time to jump is near,
my mind is racing to conquer fear.

And with a leap I am in the air,
and no one else is with me there.

And as I land back on the ground,
I am very pleased with what I found.

For in that time of fear and flight,
I conquered all and won the fight.

The Pilot

With wings aloft a pilot soars,
for of the earth he is no more.

With wings of flight he has no fear,
for this is what he holds so dear.

With sky above and land below,
he has control of what he knows.

And when it’s time to homeward bound,
it’s only he who knows what was found.

For in those moments he was free,
while others look and never see.

The D. I.

The D. I. is a special breed,
created for a special need.

For when recruits arrive on scene,
they soon must start to be Marines.

With sounds of fury they start each day,
so others learn the Marine Corps way.

With time and sweat he soon will build,
a warriors heart with lethal skills.

So when they fight on foreign scenes,
all will know they are Marines.

Meditation

When troubles arise I close my eyes,
and begin my quest for that tranquil prize.

And with my mind I search so deep,
to find those thoughts I want to keep.

And once attained the thoughts I find,
I know will sooth a restless mind.

And as I end my peaceful quest,
I know I found my inner best.

So as you search the inner deep,
you too can find the thoughts to keep.

The Server

Those who serve the crowded rest,
are often those among the best.

For with their smile and friendly way,
they often ease a troubled day.

And only when their tasks are done,
the server feels the battle won.

So when we part and go our way,
lets not forget this pleasant day.

For in our rush to others see,
we must recall the best of these.

A Daughter

When man’s rewards have come and past,
a daughter’s love forever last.

And when it’s time to count the pleasures,
a daughters love is the ultimate treasure.

From infant birth to woman grown,
she brings a beauty that’s all her own.

And while others see and often praise,
it’s only I who recall our days.

And while away, it’s never far,
for in the heart you always are.

The Politician

They often come with lofty dreams,
but soon they fall to lowly schemes.

For what they find in troubled hours,
is how to gain and control with power.

And while they play as kings and queens,
their servants work behind the scenes.

So with our treasure and our lives,
they squander both with clever lies.

For theirs is not for honor done,
theirs is for their riches won.

The Veteran

A noble call to protect the rest,
is only answered by the best.

And when they serve and return to home,
it’s only then they are left alone.

The days of wine and roses have long since passed,
the time for suffering is over at last.

And when those around have ceased to care,
it’s time to go where no one dares.

While others doubt and question not,
the end will come with a single shot.

Note:  Government reports indicate that at least 18 veterans commit suicide every day. Some sources indicates these estimates are understated. In fact, past congressional hearings have disclosed intentional misleading reports on veteran suicides by the Veterans Administration.

It is expected that the rate of veteran suicides will increase with the return of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. On one hand the government says they plan to increase VA programs to veterans at risk and on the other hand the government considers treatment of veterans as a socialist “Entitlement Program” that should be cut.  

A Sculptor

I recently read a story about a sculptor who was approached by an admirer. This person wanted to know how he was able to sculpt such real life detail images of an elephant. The sculptor said, “It’s quite easy. I simply take a large rock and some chisels then remove everything that is not elephant.”

A Pebble

As I walked along the beach today, my mind was occupied by the beauty of the day including a clear sky and bright sun. I was enjoying the feel of the sand and surf at my feet. My eye was suddenly caught by a bright object at the water’s edge.

I'll be there!

Look not for this body of mine,
for of this earth it has served it’s time.

Look instead to your peaceful mind,
for this is where my soul you’ll find.

And as the seasons come and go,
I’ll be there so you will know.

With each and every passing day,
I’ll be there to show the way.

So as we end this peaceful day,
it’s time for me to be on my way.

Perception

For as the moon reflects the light of sun,

a mind’s eye reflects the light of life.

So as I live an esoteric life and speak in exoteric pros,

only I will know the depth of life that no one else will know.