Don't Give Up!!!

I wrote this poem to give my dearest son a boost of morale to help him through the hardest time of his life, U.S. Marine basic training. May God bless him....

Dearest Son….

 

I know it’s rough,

But don’t give up!!!!

When the going gets tough--

Just tuck your chin in

And grin….

Knowing that in your heart

You are miles apart

From spirits so faint

They mire in complaints.

It’s always better to

Double-down, dig deep

Knowing that soon

You will be out front and able to compete

With the very best ---

The US. Marines can attest.

You are a champion

In my eyes….

I look at the stars

And I realize

That God gave me the very best

To rear at his behest

So that you could go forth

And fight and defend the torch

That lights our wall,

Our freedom;  It’s your call.

God’s asked this of you.

I know it is absolutely true,

So He will always see you through.

 

Bright Ocean Star; June 28, 2014

 

 

Author's Note

I wrote and sent this poem to my son in a card today, to give his spirits a boost.

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Wow must be a great Honor for him.


My son is in Junior Navy class in high school
god bless him he sounds like a great boy and sounds
just as brave as mom is :)


Did he just get into the marines new to it ?


I will keep him in our thoughts and prayers
he sounds like a Bright young man you sound
very proud Mom.


Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece
it made me cry and thinking how fast my boy is growing up
so hard to believe really.


Blessings. Benita/ kindred poet

[Bright Ocean Star]

Dearest Kindred poetess, yes. He's brand new to the marines. He was a poolee with the local marine recruiting office for one and a half years before they took him this june. He just graduated and is ecstatic about being a full fledged active duty marine. Thank you for reading and enjoying this poem. As a mom, we are limited in what we can do for them when they are away, but I think little poems here and there helped him keep his spirits up. Be blessed, dear friend.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you for sharing. you're welcome. well prepares me so I don't know if mine will be in the navy will have to wait in see as he's my only child.Blessings. Benita/ kindred poet

[Chris Micha]

Bless his heart for his service and yours for such a beautiful tribute! You did such an amazing job with this one. I'm sure he is honored!

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Christian. I appreciate your stopping in to read and review this one. It just sort of poured out of me quickly. The poems that drop out of my fingertips usually flow the best. Thanks again!

[Lyn Anderson]

I am sure this poem accomplished its goal.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, KLG...but it wasn't nearly funny enough. I need to work on another one that will make him bend over and die laughing...If you want to help in this regard, you are more than welcome to exercise that part of your literary muscle. He's a 19 year old young man...so I'm thinking something completely irreverent...perhaps warning him of the risks of fornicating with the wrong women, perhaps? (just a thought...) :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Hard to be funny when you are a mom in this position.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Yes, but I've had a lot of time to come to terms with it, and I say the rosary every single day for him. Laughter is the best medicine to lift the spirit that I know of...:)

[Aethereal]

Perhaps someday the human race shall get over its penchant for war, but until then we shall honor all those who selflessly stand between us and harms way on this ruthless world that knows no peace. I wish the best for your brave son.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Aethereal. I couldn't agree with you more. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown to me, the men at the top in nations far away tend to be megalomaniacs bent on conquest instead of taking care of their own people. This is not a peaceful planet we inhabit. Our constant prayers are needed every day. Peace be to you, my friend.

[Ayushi]

Your son is very lucky to have you..and these words would certainly do great :)
Lovely read ..

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Ayushi. I'm so happy to see you here again. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. God bless you.

[Bluefire]

Poor kid, I hear the marine's have the hardest basic training.
But he'll survive. It all depends on his will, and by the way you speak of him, it sounds like he really wants this.
So... Hoorah!
You're a great parent.
Well done. ^^

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Blue Fire. I'm happy you stopped in to read this one. Thank you for your kind words..:)

[Bluefire]

No problem. ^^

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

WOW that was so awesome… the poem showed just how much you beam with pride and it is east to see why. Glad you sent it to him, I am sure he is beaming with pride with you as a mom.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Cowboy!

[A. Amos]

What a way of boosting moral of your son, truly wonderful. Tell your son we all are proud of our marines!

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Amos. I deeply appreciate your kind words. Thanks for stopping by. It's always nice to see you here...:)

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my dear, God bless our marines and God bless America!

[Sami Khalil]

Uplifting, inspirational and needed...Bravo...................

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Sami. I'm very happy you liked this one. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:).....................

[Ranger Kessel]

wonderful poem. inspiring and delightful to read. I am sure it makes him very proud

[Bright Ocean Star]

Hope so, Ranger!...:) He knows I like to write poetry, so having one made for him will surely bring a smile to his face. If only I could come up with an absurdly funny one maybe about a woman with a big butt that is completely and totally politically incorrect, I might actually get him to laugh...Thank you for stopping by again. It is always nice to see you here.