[cyberian_cartoon]

OH, family is fervently American...and republican. Except for Mom, she voted for Carter once and we still haven't forgiven her! But we love her anyway.

[Poser]

Bourne Identity... Pretty good movie. I give it 3.5 stars out of 5.

Did we win the war yet?

[EternalVigilance]

I got this today from one of our friends whose son is in theater:


To all: This is a poem that Michael wrote while in Kuwait. He would like everyone to read it.


Sacrifice

As the months go by

I realize my fate

that the end of my days

could be spent in Kuwait

at times I cry

but I also have fun

joy or depression

you never know which one

I toss and turn

after I drift away

sometimes I fear

to live another day

I'm here to do a job

that my father couldn't do

whether I live or die

I'm here till it's through

now I lack the support

from people back home

which brings me to the reason

why I write this poem

not for the fame

or the fortunes due told

only for the respect

when I return and grow old

don't take for granted

the freedoms I give

I am the reason

you have the right to live

so before you protest

the things that I do

take a moment to give thanks

to the proud and the few.


LCPL Michael R. Brown - United States Marine Corp