A staunch young person of just 18
Stands with pride and gun in hand
A healthy heart beats patriotically
Eager to defend its land
Cloaked in red and white and blue
Steeped in honor; duty bound
In the air; upon the sea
Constant boots upon the ground
So much more than just a presence
Each intertwining piece is its own force
Defending life and liberty
The very core of freedom's source
Exposed to the unimaginable
Enduring battles we'll not comprehend
Often giving, literally, everything
Sacrificing til the end
All gave some; and some gave all
A heavy and weighted tag
For you and I and country
And that beautiful starred and striped flag.
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