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Duty
As I sit here on duty today
All is quiet, no one has anything to say.
Maybe I'm going deaf, am I no longer able to hear?
Or maybe it's because NO ONE is even here, but probably at home drinking a beer.
Maybe it's safe to say that sitting here for 8 hours is pointless, no one comes or goes
But it is our duty, which must be followed, as all military personnel knows.
Whether a Sailor on the pier, on the quarterdeck, or possibly on roving patrol
Or maybe a Marine, standing guard in fearful places others see as a hellhole.
Duty is duty, and part of what we swore to do, never said it would be fun
And we cannot leave our post, until our watch is completely done.
My watch does not end until 1400, so here I will stay
As I sit here on duty today.
All is quiet, no one has anything to say.
Maybe I'm going deaf, am I no longer able to hear?
Or maybe it's because NO ONE is even here, but probably at home drinking a beer.
Maybe it's safe to say that sitting here for 8 hours is pointless, no one comes or goes
But it is our duty, which must be followed, as all military personnel knows.
Whether a Sailor on the pier, on the quarterdeck, or possibly on roving patrol
Or maybe a Marine, standing guard in fearful places others see as a hellhole.
Duty is duty, and part of what we swore to do, never said it would be fun
And we cannot leave our post, until our watch is completely done.
My watch does not end until 1400, so here I will stay
As I sit here on duty today.
Published 28th Jan 2012
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1st Mar 2012 11:44am
Its always interesting to see inside the mind of a soldier.. my brother is in the army and he doesent open up about it much.. actually not at all. I'm lucky to get a letter back. I wish u well in your duties sir, and I hope ur loved ones keep in touch. Never stop writing..
1st Mar 2012 11:58am
kourtnissixxx, thank you very much! In my opinion, I believe the Marines and Army are a bit more reluctant to open up to their career, as they endure more of the gruesome ordeals. However, it differs for every person. If I may ask, how long has he been in, and what is his rate?
11th Mar 2012 12:10pm
he's only just begun. He left for boot camp a few months ago so he doesent have a rank I think (I could be wrong though).
What about u, if I may ask this time
What about u, if I may ask this time
Thank you for breaking down stereotypes and reminding me that people can not be put into a labeled box. I come from a military family and want to believe I understand the sacrifice made, but I really don't. Thank you for sharing your perspective. I loved your line about being deafened by silence. Kudos
6th Mar 2012 9:46pm
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8th Mar 2012 7:47pm
Thank you DarkDreams :) well, trust me, I don't like everything about the military either, haha. And yes, it is, even when we don't want it to be -_- Thanks again :D
