I am a Soldier
James Vincient Johnson 1952 (Algoma WV)
I am a Soldier!
An effective killer not by nature
A soul hardened, tireless, and mature
Dedicated to the team at attention
Focused only on the mission
I am a Soldier!
All that is missing is a heart of love
Given only by Almighty God above
Trained to act but not to think
A special breed in the rink
I am a Soldier!
Win or lose, it’s a permanent game
Dedicated warriors accepting no shame
The winners go home and so do the losers
Both never find fame, and their society is to blame
I am a Soldier!
Crosses depicting the numerous losses
Many nights of toils and tosses
Yes Sir! Yes Ma’am! No Sir! No Ma’am!
Respect given to elders and bosses
I am a Soldier!
My watchwords, “The Best
Amongst all the Rest!
Tough physically, tough mentally,
Yes, my country’s survivability.”
I am a Soldier!
About this poem
A warrior taught, trained, and insane.
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Submitted by brojvj52 on January 12, 2024
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | Aaxbb Accdd Aeexe Axfxf Agghh A |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 809 |
Words | 161 |
Stanzas | 6 |
Stanza Lengths | 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 1 |
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