Army BRATS Always Wanna Fly High

Army BRAT’S Always ‘Wanna’ Fly High

The tradition necessitates that as a child born unto military parents
Called by the beloved acronym Born Raised and Trained (BRAT’S)
Be always on the spotlight as they augment and compliment
The guys in uniform ever shifting from one place to another
Military BRAT’S never quite settle born and raised as sojourners

Born of a privileged life to live in army barracks all their youth
Raised by parent weighed down by responsibility and call to duty
And always having to watch their parents go to war torn areas
Trained in all military affairs from the day they are born unto earth
Military BRAT’S are like dandelions fated to be ever on the move

As BRAT’S are raised by Parent with disciplined training
From the day they enter this world as they are celebrated
They are surrounded by military fatigues and paraphernalia
They are likely to be put on a rigid disciplinary camp routine
In young teenage they look up unto the soldiers’ n r inspired

Being children who are likely to lead their early life in camps
Reality being that they are likely to receive boot camp training
At a very early age they learn ARMY mannerism and decorum
Tentative they are ever weighing options and rules that they face
ARMY BRAT’S whose flower s the dandelion being want to be fun

Army camps though a place of discipline and stringent rules at all times
Realize as the bases the youngsters ARMY BRAT’S turn into playgrounds
Mimicking the drills and adventures they hear from the uniformed crew around
Youth quickly fades and they find themselves faced in due time to then fathom
Whether a military life is for them or to seek out other fulfilling career paths

Deeds of mighty men in their youth they are mentored by time and again
Always striving to impress a clique of personnel who are hardly impressed
Never the ones to be found in public schools the military academy is school
Deeds to be found in a military based schools always discipline is wanting
Ever the Army BRATS yearning to flex their wings ever getting ears cuffed
Liberty is found when they can lead their life oblivious yet ever on the note
In essence they are raised by the entire barrack as they are ever finding ways
On their many escapades to get into trouble with the officers on duty in camp
Never once lonely but in truth missing the normal publics life and escapades
Seeing a Military BRAT reach for the heights is the pride of all at the camp


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 7/19/2025 11:31:00 AM
- A little late... but, better late than never as they say... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Lewis :) - hugs
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/20/2025 10:43:00 AM
Thanks so much Ann, for that, much appreciated..//Almigty Blessings
Date: 7/19/2025 8:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I loved reading your wonderful information/story. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..........
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/20/2025 10:40:00 AM
Thank you Paula am much encouraged and your comment much appreciated..//Blessings
Date: 7/16/2025 6:31:00 PM
So thought provoking with a powerful message within. Congratulations Lewis, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:34:00 AM
Thank you Brandy, am highly encouraged..//Blessings
Date: 7/16/2025 1:17:00 PM
I want to be an Army brat. Congrats on POTD.
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:36:00 AM
Gracious, thanks you and Blessings
Date: 7/16/2025 9:10:00 AM
A crazy life, Lewis. Thanks for sharing your experience through your poetry. Congratulations on your POTD! Bill
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:35:00 AM
Thanks Bro, Bless You
Date: 7/16/2025 6:10:00 AM
Great narrative Lewis. Congratulations on your POTD! :)
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:36:00 AM
Thank you Linda am humbled..
Date: 7/16/2025 5:17:00 AM
Enjoy your special day Lewis
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:38:00 AM
Nashukuru, Thanks again Tom..//Blessings
Date: 7/16/2025 4:32:00 AM
Oh you definately deserved this POTD! Way up…Congrats!
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:39:00 AM
Ahsante.. Am grateful, Thanks so so much Kim..//Almighty Bless
Date: 7/16/2025 4:27:00 AM
appreciate the insights...what a life! congrats on POTD
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:42:00 AM
Nimeshukuru.. Thanks So much.. Gracios//Bless you
Date: 7/16/2025 1:52:00 AM
Congratulations Lewis on receiving the honour of poem of the day, a fantastic write… Beryl
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Date: 7/17/2025 12:08:00 PM
Thanks so much Beryl am so much honoured// Bless You
Date: 7/16/2025 1:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your insightful potd!
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:37:00 AM
Thank you Karen//Almigty Bless
Date: 7/15/2025 9:14:00 AM
Fave!!!!
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Lewis Nyaga
Date: 7/17/2025 11:37:00 AM
Gracious, thanks Kim //Almighty Bless
Date: 7/15/2025 9:13:00 AM
ABSOLUTELY LOVE this! My kids are Navy BRATS - Born, Raised and Trained!! I was confused when I brought my daughter to my growing up home…she said, “Mom, I kniw this is important to you, but I don’t feel the same.” Afterwards, I was working, at the library, with a BRAT and talked to her about it and she felt the same as my daughter. God bless all BRATS! Love mine!
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Date: 7/17/2025 11:40:00 AM
Amen and Amen... Thank you Kim am Thankful, for the insights..//Bless You
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