The United States Marines

By Malcholm Dark

I was born and bred a fighting man
Nurtured and trained by Uncle Sam.
Given a gun, I'm prepared for war
Freedom for all is what I fight for.

On the sands of Iwo Jima, to Vietnam and back
The island of Grenada and a desert called Iraq.
We are sent where we are needed, it matters not you see
And death may be the price we pay so others can be free.

--We turn battlefields into graveyards, enemies into dreams
we are the finest equipped and most powerful ever, war machines!
--We never give in to tyranny, nor any fascist schemes
when it hits the fan, they always call on us...
                                                     the United States Marines!

As a Marine I'll never be wealthy, this we all can see
But my country, flag and liberty mean so much more to me.
With my family always with me, I shall never feel poor
'Cause my family is one with me, the U.S. Marine Corps.

Then comes that day, destiny and I go down side by side
I fall within the throws of battle with my men of pride.
Please lay old glory over me, fire a twenty-one gun salute
And bury me with my metals then give that old bugle a toot.
As I get to heaven's gate, I see the whole damn team
All of them that gone before and died a proud Marine.

--I left the battlefields as graveyards, my enemy a dream
I was advantageously equipped, a very powerful war machine!
--I gave no quarter to any madman with a terrorist scheme
any time shit hit the fan, they always called on me...
the first to go,
                the last to leave,
                                    a United States Marine!

This poem is dedicated to the men and women who,
served and died,
lived and cried,
never asked why,
"I belong to the United States Marine Corps."

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Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Filed under: "Tribute" and "Poetry"

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January 17th, 2013

Comments on "The United States Marines"

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Ravenblade (307) wrote:

Well done sir. I could never write about my service in such a refined and eloquent way...Semper Fi Devil...
On Sunday, March 3, 2013, BetaWolfinVA (791) wrote:

You are why i work in Family Housing, Thank you for your service
On Thursday, January 17, 2013, lupus tenebrae (860) wrote:

I'm fortunate to return to this piece, with a cousin, home, safe and sound, the battlefields only leaving a thin veneer of dust on his soles. This was, and still is a fine tribute.
A former member wrote: ~salutes ya~....a hard-earned PotD, well done. Congrats, Malcholm.
On Thursday, January 17, 2013, FadedBlues (2096) wrote:

...venerable decalration of exceptionality & pride...
A former member wrote: Because an American Marine would never commit a crime. It's all glory, isn't it...? This felt rather like reading nationalist propaganda right before a war, when the government needs more recruits. I respect that it was written in honour of fallen comrades, at least. They deserve some notice, and this was indeed a very heartfelt tribute for them. The rhythm and structure was perfect and flowed very well.
A former member wrote: I love this. The U.S. Military doesn't get enough credit and recognition
On Thursday, January 17, 2013, M Morgan (198) wrote:

Dear Poet, I am a Brazilian poetess and your poem brought tears on me. I dont understand nothing about war and always ask to myself how is hard for a mother, father, sons, lost yours beloved on war. You guys have some special that i think on one has. You love so much your Country at first, And are so brave. You go where no one wants to go. You left tears behind you and more tears when you return. Hope your Country loves you at same way. Brave men, you are. Beautiful poem. TFS
On Monday, December 3, 2012, PoetessDarkly (693) wrote:

wow awe poem and theme.
On Friday, July 27, 2012, Ortolan (214) wrote:

That is an excellent tribute and work of art, very well done and tasteful, sentimental as well, excellent work!
A former member wrote: This brought tears to my eyes( someone very close to me is a marine) beautifully written, great write
A former member wrote: I love this so much I love the Marines I'm Army though. No safer place in Iraq than behind a Marine I know! Great Work
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, lupus tenebrae (860) wrote:

An amazing write Dark, definitely something my cousin would appreciate, cause he is leaving soon for Iraq again. This reminds all just how hard they're fighting over there, and it shouldn't go unnoticed. You can do no wrong my friend, well done.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, HeadpatSlut (257) wrote:

I have nothing but the highest respect for all our brave men and women who go and pledge their lives for this Freedom we enjoy as Americans, and if I could join your ranks I know I would be honored to do it in a heartbeat. This was an amazing tribute. Semper Fi, and may the Gods bless America. Enough said.
A former member wrote: This is an inspiring poem, and full of heart-felt pride. Thanks for sharing.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, IAmNorge (38) wrote:

I really liked this, within a year myself I'm going to join the very family you speak of here. Reading works like this inspire me to be the best I can be. Thank you for the write. ~Orion
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Malcholm Dark (806) wrote:

thanks and god be with you... I have a son in Iraq and a nephew in Afganistan.... remember, trust your fellow soldiers and keep your head on a swivel..
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, punk mc cool (74) wrote:

this poem was the most amazing piece of poetry i have read so far....a marine has to look not for money in his work but for the safety of others....he never asks why he as been asked to do something...he just does it.....i salute to all the men and women who have lost theirlives in battle to protect their country.........:)
A former member wrote: Your style is like vintage rock, Led Zepplin, Stones, ya know the greats. Simple hard rock that will always have a place. Love this...salute