stiffy's blog: "to love a marine"

Happy 232nd Birthday To The Corps B. Howard The birthday ball is coming soon. Devil Dogs will smile and dance under the moon. As they sway gently holding loved ones in their arms, Their thoughts steal away to their brothers who face harm. Just for a moment, they want to be over there, Just to make sure the perimeter is clear. The love and regard these men have for each other Is a bond common to all Marine Corps brothers. The night is so peaceful -a celebration of pride, Still, these warriors remember the ones who have died. In the midst of this beautiful evening scene, One table is set which will seat no Marine. As the oldest and youngest step up to speak, A prayer for the lost ones –a tear on my cheek. We will never forget them or let their valor be lost. We will always remember freedom carries a cost. As we drive safely home, go to sleep and dream dreams, Let us all remember to thank our Marines! Happy Birthday and may God bless the United States Marine Corps.

A Poem for My Marine By: Amanda D. No better friend, no better love A bad boy yet a good man Strong inside and out With a gentle heart and hand Too easy it is to fall for him And see your future in his eyes Not worrying then of times to come Not thinking of goodbyes So there you stand with dogtags on Worn close around your neck Waving goodbye to him and praying For the day that bus comes back Then its lonely nights in bed Waiting for the phone to ring Dreaming of the times you've had Remembering everything You wait for letters sent by him And cherish every word he writes Reading them each over again To help get through the lonesome nights You wake up to midnight phone calls To hear how he has been And say "I love you" enough times to last Until you talk to him again You do your best to tough it out Without a shoulder on which to lean Smiling while thinking of how it feels To fall in love with your Marine!