That’s my Commandant
That's my Commandant In 1995 I was a Lance Corporal on my first deployment. We…
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A visit to the White House
A visit to the White House I went to the White House once. It was…
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This recruit has a rash
This recruit has a rash Anyone who has been to Marine Corps Recruit Training is…
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Warrior poet
Warrior poet I heard the pipes, I heard the drums.The first called me to be…
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Walkie’s ode
Walkie's ode The fight was hardAnd the scars are deepAnd to this dayI still weep…
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The storm inside
The storm inside I suppose I am reckless and prone to self-destruction at times.Something inside…
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The question
The question I take strong drink, to ease the pain.But when the sunrise, memories remain.…
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The Pain And Love That I Feel
The Pain And Love That I Feel (written for a friend who lost his ten…
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Tell Their Story
Tell Their Story Tell a story about a man who struggled, just like his old…
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Stone
Stone Like a canyon, I appear as stoneStrong, formidable, and reflecting the lightBut the canyon…
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Outside in the cold
Outside in the cold I stand outside in the cold. Shelter is nearby, but I…
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My nature
My nature Where does this wanderlust come from? I recognize the restlessness, but I cannot…
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My fear
My fear “What are you afraid of?”Snakes I tell themThere’s some truth to that, I…
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Break free, the Way
Break free, the Way Sometimes I’m going through the motions, of the man I’m supposed…
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The burden
The burden Freedom from this burden lies within sight, but I cast my eyes away.…
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Dark clouds remain
Dark clouds remain Born of sorrow and loss, of rage and of pain.I feel somber,…
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I remember
I remember I’m flying on a KC-130 tonight, on a training mission to refuel jets…
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Unhinged
Unhinged Blood on the streetTears in my eyesSounds in my headBroken lives Brothers goneDemons stayWandering…
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Self-Induced Penance
Self-Induced Penance He’s got kids, and he’s got a wifeHe’s got everything a man could…
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