[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

[cyberian_cartoon]

I just sent this poem to my bro out there in the Atlantic, EternalVigilance.

He's watching over all of us tonight...and he love poetry.

[maica]

I just want to go out and smack a protester after reading that poem! No marine, especially on active duty, should ever think for a minute that he is not respected by every American sitting at home, pampered andspoiled. It should definitely be shared with the cable anchors. Just maybe they might have some second thoughts about constantly talking negatively about our war effort.