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    Monday, December 19, 2005

    A U.S. Marine Christmas

    'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone
    In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone
    I had come down the chimney with presents to give
    And to see whom in this house did live

    As I looked all around, a strange sight I did see
    No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree
    No stockings by the fire, just boots full of sand
    On the wall hung a picture of a far away land

    With medals and badges, awards of all kinds
    A sobering thought soon came to my mind
    For this house was different, unlike any I'd seen
    This was the home of a U.S. Marine

    I heard stories about them so I had to see more
    I walked down the hallway and pushed open the door
    And there he lay sleeping- Silent. Alone.
    Curled up on the floor of his one bedroom home

    He seemed so gentle, his face so serene
    Not how I pictured a U.S. Marine
    Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?
    Curled up on his poncho, a floor for his bed?

    His head was clean shaven, his face weathered tan
    I soon understood this was more than a man.
    For I realized the families that I saw tonight
    Owed their lives to these men who were willing to fight

    Soon around the nation the children would play
    And grown-ups would celebrate a bright Christmas day
    They enjoyed freedom each day and all year
    Because of Marines like the one lying here

    I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone
    On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home
    Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye
    I dropped to my knees and I started to cry

    He must have awoken for I heard a rough voice
    "Santa don't cry. This life is my choice.
    I fight for freedom, I don't ask more.
    My life is my God, my country, my Corps."

    With that he rolled over, drifted off into sleep
    I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
    I watched him for hours. So silent and still
    noticed he shivered from the cold nights chill

    So, I took off my jacket, the one made of red
    To cover this Marine from his toes to his head
    Then I put on his T-shirt of scarlet and gold
    With the eagle, globe, and anchor emblazoned so bold

    Although it barely fit me. I began to swell with pride
    For one shining moment I was Marine Corps deep inside
    I didn't want to leave him, so quite in the night
    This guardian of honor so willing to fight

    But half asleep he rolled over and in a voice clean and pure
    Said, "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day, all is secure!"
    One look at my watch and I knew he was right
    Merry Christmas my friend, Semper Fi, and good night

    ~Author Unknown

    posted by dyzgoneby at 12/19/2005 03:31:00 PM

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