Marine Poems
The USMC's Girlfriend Creed
I am a Marine Girlfriend.
In other words, I have gone through the LDL class of San Diego or Parris Island basic training. I have attempted and completed the Long-Distance Learning sector of Marine Corps boot camp, graduating from Platoon GF, right along with my Devil Dog in his own platoon. I am proud to have earned the title of United States Marine Girlfriend. Along with my Leatherneck, I have suffered, been broke down, and been rebuilt and designed as an entirely new person. I have unleashed a new patriotism to my country and my Corps. Yes, I belong to the Corps because I am committed to my Marine, and he is committed to the Corps. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The Corps is his life and I am his spirit. I have learned the hard way, as he has learned also. Wherever the USMC takes him, I will follow, whether it be in presence or in thought. I will learn as much as possible about the Corps, because this is my duty. And I am always on Active Duty. I will always remain true to the Marine Corps Girlfriend's Core Values, because just as my Marine is always presented under the image of the United States Marine Corps, so I am an example to all Marine girlfriends everywhere.I will always remain faithful: to my Marine, my sisterhood of Marine girlfriends, my Corps, and my country. And when my Marine is called for duty, so I will be also. I will support him at all times and at all costs, support my MC family, and will always remain loyal to the privilege of being the girlfriend of one of "The Few, The Proud." I am a USMC ambassador; for while my Marine retains peace and order in far away lands, I will keep watch over our home land, and always remain honorable, courageous, and committed.
I am a United States Marine Girlfriend. Semper Fidelis
Everyone hears of the Marine Wife,
Her trails, sacrifices, and devoted life.
She is strong, she is brave, and she is loving indeed,
Standing by her man in his time of need.
But what of others in a simular istuation,
Who have made being a Marine girlfriend their main occupation?
They suffer many of the same trials and many of the same fears
Without the secruity of future years.
Will there be peace or will there be war?
You try to be hopeful but it's hard to ignore.
The world seems to be falling apart,
When to a Marine you have given your heart.
Your love runs too deep to escape from it now.
You hope to be together somewhere, somehow,
You wonder is it will happen but don't question when.
The many heartbreaks and times you did weep
When he made promises the Marines could'nt keep
But you have learned so much together and come so far.
Others warned you not to fall in love but you already are.
His job is ever-changing and takes him far away.
You think of him always and pray everyday--
For his safety, his courage, and his love for you
That he may remain steadfast, loyal, and true.
Nothing is sure and nothing is set in stone...
Except that he wil leave again and you will be alone,
Holding tightly to your dreams of a future together
When you will at last be able to say the word "Forever"
Tears have become anything but a stranger.
They fall freely in sadness, lonliness, and anger.
But he will never know because you will never tell.
You've learned to his your misery only too well.
A few years? That dosen't sound like so long.
The letter and phone calls keep your love going strong,
Even when they are few and far between,
In them, his love for you can clearly be seen.
So keep your chin up and a smile on your face.
He is protecting your freedom and keeping you safe.
His heart is strong and his love is true
And don't forget that he is missing you too...
It may be difficult for you to understand
But dating my son should be something grand
You think your father is strict about a boy dating you
Think how we feel about you dating one of the select few
Moms and dads are by nature cautious
They don't want a date that tends to be raucous
They want you to focus on one proud fact
That when dealing with my Marine you must use tact
If you want to date my Marine son than you must know
That it might not be just popcorn pizza and a movie show
But if it's my Marine Daughter that you want to get to know
Then the popcorn and pizza and movie is as far as you shall go
My Marine kids are by far the cream of the crop
Just ask me about them or ask their pop
And above all please you must understand
That their primary goal is to defend this land.
Their training may make them seem rough and tough
But with the right partner they'll seem more like a cream puff
And please remember the motto that they live by
In war or peace or personal life they honor the motto SEMPER_FI
A man trained to serve his country with pride,
In his fellow recruits he learned to confide,
He trained day and night for twelve weeks straight,
Got very little sleep for he was always up late,
His boots he shined as black as night,
His shirt tucked in so perfectly tight,
HIs hiar shorter than freshly cut grass,
His eyes, they shine ;like crystal clear glass,
Every so often a letter he recieved,
From friends and family, in him they believed,
After Parris Island, away he was sent,
Overseas to Japan is where he went,
Suzy is the one he left behind,
But this part of his life, he would not rewind,
For he is now apart of this elite team,
An unbeatable group, A US Marine.
I am a military girlfriend.I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be.I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card; I am not a "dependent" or parent.The man i love may face unspeakable dangers, and I am at the mercy of those who possess this recognition for news.I understand this and accept this.
I am a military girlfriend.I have promised to be here for him upon his return, no matter how long he is away. People may say I am insane for making such a commitment with no quarentees, but i hold onto our promises and have faith that he will come home safe to me. I know full well that my love for him fuels him in the worst of times.
I am a military girlfriend.There is no ring on my finger to symbolize our commitment, though I love him no less forit. I hope every day that he will be able to call because a simple 30-second phone call can bring the greatest spectrum of emotions...smiling with tears in my eyes from so much joy and pain. My relationship is based on brief communication where "I love you and I'm okay" speaks more than volumes and gives me the strength to keep going.
I am a military girlfriend. I take no moment spent together for granted.I hold onto every touch, caress, kiss, and every word.I have memroized the feel of his skin, his smell, the sound of his voice,and I play it over and over in my head so that I will not forget. I cry myself to sleep some nights because missing him hurts so badle, but wake up the next morning, brush myself off, and start a new day.
I am a military girlfriend.The events of the next serveral months hold my life, my love, and my future in the balance.When you watch the news reports, you may turn away and go about your business relatively unaffected.When I watch the news,stories of the war, I do not see nameless soldiers a half a world away.I see individuals who will be forever changed by the wat.News of every casualty causes me physical pain and deep sadness
I am a military girlfriend,not a spouse or family member.When you say your prayers for the wives,mothers,and fathers, please dont forget about me too.
A Marines Girlfriend what can friends say
To comfort me when my Marines gone away
I sit by the phone and wait for it to ring
Terrified and excited by the news it may bring
The phone doesn't ring no cards in the mail
Theres no one to help me down this trail
The wives have support on every post
But where are my friends when I need them the most?
Wonderful advice from friends who dont know
About loving a man and watching him go
"Quit all that moping it cant be that bad"
They dont understand how I could be so sad
"You have the freedom to do as you choose
So why are you trembling as you watch the news?"
I close my eyes and fight back the tears
Then take a deep breath to calm all my fears
My Marine fights for his country and people in need
To free from oppression and hatred and greed
He fights for their lives yet no one can understand
Why I miss his smile and the touch of his hand
He chose his career I gave him my heart
To have when together and when were apart
I had no idea what he'd signed on for
Now I long for the day that he'll walk through the door
A Marines Girlfriend standing tall
A cheerful facade shown to one and all
Shoulders back and head held high
Refusing to let anyone see me cry
I'm filled with honor pride and love
Certainly I'm blessed from heaven above
I'll find the strength to see it through
For in my heart my love is true
I honor the vows that I may say
Sometime in the future on our wedding day
Until that day comes I'll sit here alone
Patiently waiting right next to the phone
The Government called and took him away
But in my heart is where he'll stay
I crawl into my bed and turn out the light
Close my eyes and pray he's alright
For my Marine to far from home
For I again sleep alone
Her Marine is leaving now, going down the road.
She waves and smiles with tears in her eyes.
He finally calls and tells a joke.
She grins and giggles, with tears rolling down her cheek.
He has to go now, he'll call when he can.
She chokes out "Ok, I love you too" with tears soaking her pillow.
He's finally home, they hug for the first time in ages
Both with tears in their eyes.
God bless my Marine, and keep his safe for me. Whether in the air,on land or on the sea. God bless my Marine, and bring him safely home, Guide my letters to him, so he won't feel alone. God bless my Marine when I'm not by his side;Please let him know I love him and let him feel my pride. And when he does come home,and better days are seen; I'll always, thank you, God,for blessing my Marine.
Dear God, This prayer that I say tonight. Is for my honey who must fight.For you see, he is away from me.Keeping his country safe and free. This is the one that I love, And so I ask you Lord above.Please keep him safe while under way And bring him home to me someday. While he is gone, please hear my prayer. And let him know I will be there,Hoping and praying with some fear. This prayer is not for him alone but for all military far from home.I ask you to keep them safe and sound.On their way to where their way to where their bound.We love these men that are asked to fight. So, keep them safe for us tonight.
