Poetry Here is where you can submit and read poems that are touching and relate to the life of a Marine wife (and family). A Marine's Wife A Wife's Prayer for her Marine Daddy, Daddy God Bless My Marine I Married the Marine Corps In honor of Military Wives In You I Have It All Loving a Marine Married to the Corps Military Wife's Life A Million Miles Away My Daddy My Only Love Necessary Separation Recipe for a Marine Wife Seperated once Again A Marine's Wife A Marine's wife is full of glory She sees in his eyes his full life story She's a patient woman of great understanding She states her opinions and is rarely demanding In moments of sadness or unexpected sorrow She'll liven the day for a better tomorrow She gives him warmth when his life is cold For he holds the key to her heart of gold Her ultimate test of being a Marine Corps wife Is bearing the absence of the man in her life "My duty comes first," she remembers him saying. "I may go abroad, but for you I'll be praying." Her reward will come, very soon one day When her Marine comes home for a lengthy stay For this is their castle, She is the queen A very proud wife, Wife of a U.S. Marine. A Wife's Prayer for her Marine Courtesy of Leatherneck Magazine Dear Heavenly Father, Now the evening shadows gather, the lonely night is here. This day which has been so empty is almost gone. Oh Dear God, be with my husband who is so far from home. Help him when the thoughts of his loved ones bring the awful heartache on. Lord, let him know that with Your ever-lasting love, You are right beside him With Your loving mercy from above. Help him with his heartache, with the closeness of a friend, a smile of understanding. It will lift the burden from his heart. Let him also be a blessing to one who needs him. Let him feel the prayers of his loved ones whose thoughts are always with him. And, Dear God, when the tide has turned against him, His whole world seems upside down, Let him see things more clearly. Show him how to love Thee more dearly. Let his faith in Thee stay unbroken. Inspire him with new courage every day so that he will soon be with us. Make him strong to run the race. Amen Daddy, Daddy Daddy, Daddy, today I turned three you helped celebrate with me. Its also the day you left for a far away land to a place called Vietnam. Daddy, Daddy, today I'm seven A lot of people say you've gone to heaven. I heard Mommy saying something about MIA, I'll never forget this awful day. Daddy, Daddy, today I'm nine just wanted to tell you that I'm doing fine. Don't worry, I'm really okay but I sure miss you, each and every day Daddy, Daddy, today I'm sixteen had my first date, his name is Gene, We went to a high school dance, maybe its the start of my first romance. Daddy, Daddy, today I'm twenty-three A very special man wants to marry me. Oh, how I wish you could walk me down the aisle just you and me, Daddy, together for awhile. Daddy, Daddy, your grandson turned two. I'm proud to say that I named him after you. He's such a delight, this precious baby boy I want you to be here to share in our joy. Daddy, Daddy, today I'm twenty-five God above I pray you're still alive Far away, held against your will I won't forget you, I love you still. Daddy, Daddy, all these years we never got to share all because our government doesn't seem to care. How can they leave you and your friends? For all of us, the waiting never ends. GOD BLESS MY MARINE by Diane Sarlow God bless my Marine, and keep him safe for me, Whether in the air, on land or on the sea. God bless my Marine, and bring him safely home, Guide my letters to him, so he won't feel alone. God bless my Marine when I'm not by his side; Please let him know I love him and let him feel my pride. And when he does come home, and better days are seen; I'll always thank you, God, for blessing my Marine. I Married the Marine Corps Oh, I am a Marine wife. I know because I see That everywhere I go now That is my identity. I love my Marine so much, It is him that I ded marry But without my trusty ID card I can't go to the commissary. I stood there at the altar Thinking I would be his wife But he had already said I DO And made the Marines his life. In my heart I know just how he feels I know I am his only, But when he left to do his thing I felt so sad and lonely. I was never one to do things the easy way So I married a Marine. I knew a husband could get on your nerves So I have one that is seldom seen. It is like the eternal honeymoon Gone for days and then comes home. When he is on my very last nerve They take him somewhere to roam. If I did not like his leaving- His command would say "Who cares?" A wife is not issued in boot camp- Along with his other wares. So, I married the Marine Corps The Brotherhood of Men. I know he will come home soon But I hurry up and wait until then. I thought it was you... ~Courtney~ Today I heard your voice behind me And turned to you with a smil. Can't believe I misplaced that sound, Even though it's been a while. Yesterday I laughed out loud And turned to tell you why. Too late, I remembered the truth, As a tear came to my eye. Even now I see your face And feel your arms holding me tight. Yet your shadow flees at my touch For I am alone tonight. Someday I'll turn and you'll be there. Your smile - your face - will be real I'll put my arms around you and know- This is the way love was meant to feel. In honor of Military Wives Teresa Epperson, Proud Air Force Wife Tween fixing dinner and homework today the pipes burst in a waterfall spray my kids school called, she was in trouble 'get here tomorrow on the double' my son fell and hit his head to top it off the goldfish is dead the stair lights popped and went to black I stepped on a toy and threw out my back The dryer broke, the car is squeeking (I just KNOW that oil is leaking) My daughter sobs" I miss my dad!" Comforting her makes my 2 year old mad he whips a car at my ear (for THAT a small pop on the rear!!) they eat, I bathe em, I put em to bed "I need water" they both said A drink, the potty, tucked back in this, of course, once AGAIN My back is sore, in need of a rub I grab a towel and head for the tub There, with Calgon, a book, and some wine I think to myself."Things will be fine" But when hubby returns to relaxation I'M leavin I'll NEED the vacation!! In You I Have It All I need you by my side As I take these daily strides. Through life's many tribulations I hope you'll be here for the duration. I look to you for strength and support Somedays I'll need less and others more. We took our vows one special day We'll be together forever, I'm proud to say. You are my love, my life, my friend We'll stand by one another to the end. When times get rough we know who to call In one another we have it all. Married to the Corps Author Unknown She may not wear the uniform But she stands proud and tall Saying goodbye to the one she loves, A lonely teardrop falls. She knows her husband's doing What life had borne him for And she was to be waiting forever on the shore. Holding on to dreams and photos, Yellow ribbons and her heart. War is not the only thing that keeps the two loves apart. In peacetime too, she knows the call Of duty soon to come. And she must say goodbye again 'Fore the rising of the sun. Her heart both breaks and beats with pride As he walks out the door And time drags on 'Till he comes hom When your married to the Corps. Loving a Marine Loving a Marine is not always play; Loving him truly is a high price to pay. It's being alone with no one to hold, It's being young and feeling so old. It's having him whispering his love to you; It's whispering back that you love him, too. There comers a kiss and a promise of more, and in his mind fond memories he will store. Reluctantly, painfully, letting him go, while your dying inside from wanting him so. Watching him leave with eyes full of tears, standing alone with your hopes, dreams and fears. It's sending a letter with the stamp upside down, to your far away love in a far away town. It's going to church to kneel and pray, and really meaning the things you say. Weeks are like months, and months like years. You wait for the day when you'll have no more fears. Days go by slowly, how many have passed? And suddenly you realize that it is here at last! Yes, loving a Marine brings bitterness and fears, Loneliness, sadness, and despondent years. Loving a Marine isn't much fun, But it is worth the price when the battle is won. Military Wife's Life Alexandra Benakis The military wife has so much to bear, She's everything at once, no one could compare, When God made her, He had perfection in mind, For nowhere on Earth is another of her kind, She leads a life not many choose to, For her job is the hardest in the military to do, She is courageous and strong, one would say made of steel, But way deep down is a heart that can feel, She stands by her husband, so proud and so tall, And waits many night by the phone for a call, She's Mommy and Daddy all rolled into one, She'll never rest easy until her job's done, She sits all alone and in silence she weeps, Did I do a good job, is my family okay? can I make it alone through another day? But deep in her heart she knows that it's true, God is right beside her helping her through.. A Million Miles Away A Marine by title~A Marine all day and night. When will you have time to be a husband to your wife? You will be there for her in spirit and always in her thoughts. You try to make her happy, though the Corps twists your plans in knots. A Marine's Wife by title~called a privelege by the few. She'l stick by her husband, that's what she will do. He may be at home or a million miles away, But in his heart she will always stay. He loves his wife, he loves the Corps. He must make the m BOTH priority of course. They work together as a couple to achieve a common goal. Without support from one another~he'd be a bad Marine you know. :-} My Daddy Michelle My Daddy is not with me today He has gone to proudly serve. In months my Daddy will be home. Won't he be surprised to see how much I've grown. We'll write letters and send lots of pictured, Always sending our love while he is out on his adventures. At night I'll kiss my Daddy's picture And pray the Lord he will hold my Daddy tight. My Only Love Angela E. Wynne I close my eyes And I see your face; I feel the love Time nor distance could ever erase. I sift through our memories, Kept in mind and heart. For I know, these alone Will keep us close while we're apart. Letting my thoughts wander I hear your voice and feel your touch; Remembering all the little things you do To make me love you so much. As I drift off to sleep, I whisper to the one above To please watch over you: My Heart, My Life, My only Love......... Necessary Separation I watched as you left in November To sail onto the sea. I knew it was just as hard on you As I watched you wave goodbye to me. Until you left and that bus pulled out, I could not shed one single tear. Now you have been gone for 180 days It has been half a year, It feels like only yesterday. I have kept myself so busy Working at a pace that has kept me Spinning until I was dizzy. Now you are almost home And I jsut can't believe How long I thought I would have to miss you As I waited for you to leave. But now you are almost home my love I think I've done really well We have people to see when you are on leave We have a truck to sell. I thought six months would never pass But they have flown because I knew That you were my protector And God was there for you. There were times that I was worried, I thought things would never end. I knew you would be back to me Because you are my best friend. Recipe for a Marine Wife 1 1/2 cups patience 1 cup courage 1 lb of ability 3/4 cup tolerance Dash of Adventure Add 2 Tbsp. Elbow Grease. Let set alone 1 year. Marinate frequently with salty tears. Pour off excess fat. Sprinkle with love. Knead dough until payday. Add international spices. Bake 20 years or until done. Serve with pride. Separated Once Again Michelle Seperated once again, Our lives are different though. Our son has arrived bringing us so much joy. I'll make sure you know everything, Every smile, cry and noise. You'll be in our thoughts and hearts everyday, Anxiously waiting for your return on that special day. You're our hero, don't you know, And we will sure miss you when you go. Don't be sad, we'll be alright, Daniel's little Angel will watch over all three of us every night. Poetry Page 2 Go to... Marine Corps Family Network The Support Center The Resource Center Just For Kids MCFN Express The Mall Links Patriotism Begins At Home Meet the Founders Contact us with your poetry: The Resource Center "Neither the United States Marine Corps nor any other component of the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product/service/activity." This page and graphics created by SAH Creations. All Rights Reserved 1998 - 2005 Help The Fight Against Spam!