Friday, March 30, 2018

OF WARRIORS


I can instruct you in the skills of war and how to be prepared
I can pass on to you our glorious history of courageous generals, great battles and selfless heroes
I cannot, however, teach you the urgency needed for you to do your best
That lesson must come from within
If it does not, it may be learned by looking into the cold dead eyes of a friend
September, 1985

 (C) R. Roughton
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2 comments:

  1. CoffeypotMarch 31, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    A hard lesson to learn, and one that sticks with you for life. The Marines teach you to IAO, but you have to dig down in yourself to achieve that goal.

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  2. Miss EmApril 1, 2018 at 7:41 PM

    I weep for those who learned this hard lesson in a way that it cost them the life of a true friend.
    I'll pray for the true friend's soul.

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