A Soldier's Mantra
Manifest duty; defending kindred brood
Latent calling; nation's honor renewed
Visceral charge; enemies' designs denude
Intrinsic goal; with virtue be imbued
Explicit mission; territorial boundaries improved
Inherent challenge; inhibitions and hubris removed
Material objective; loyalty to peers proved
Implicit task; with selflessness and integrity be viewed.
Copyright © Stephen Parker | Year Posted 2009
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