Boot Camp Blues

Boots hit the floor.

Sarge is yelling like never before.

Get up you filth,you lazy swine.

Sleep on your time, not mine.

Make the bed so picture perfect.

Time for chow ,was it worth it?

The clock strikes, training time.

Running in formation, a standard line.

Quicker,faster then ever before.

Over the wall, already so sore.

Back and forth,both legs are going to pop.

Arm over arm you crawl till Sarge yells STOP.

Non of you filthy swine could keep it right.

I would rather be blind then see this sight.

Back to the beginning you start again.

Over and over you do it,my friend.

End of the day is at last so near.

You wretch up your breakfast ,Sarge he leers.

Latrine duty is your task today.

Hitting your knees ,you begin to pray.

What have you done to deserve this ,you question.

Why is it all so clean, what is the obsession?

To your quarters you at last retreat.

A package has come so off your feet.

The only break that you ever feel.

Opening a gift from a stranger with zeal. 

Shower up, squeaky clean.

yet another military machine.

Always hug a soldier...gifts from strangers are well loved.

Reviews

[catofjade]

YES! You remember, you share, a splendid, thoroughly readable and entertaining reminder of who our soldiers are and what they go through, not only for themselves, for for us...once again, very well done!

[Holly Mason]

thank you for enjoying and reviewing

[Samuel Dickens]

Sounds like you've been there. The hectic pace, never enough rest, not even time to think--you just jump when they say to. I was in the Navy, but it was much the same.

[Holly Mason]

thank you much for reading

[Mark]

It paints a great picture, as I did a stint of service a long time ago. You almost write military, it's all so precise and orderly! I love it! Oh, and by the way, thanks for serving!

[Holly Mason]

thank you much for reading

[Mark]

You're very welcome.

[sithlordjp]

strong and tight rhythm, a appropriate form for the words within! Well done!

[J Todd Underhill]

Well done, and I agree though I did not serve I am from a military family! Bravo!