The Marine
Your alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes. He stays up for days on end.
You take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without any running water.
You complain of a "headache" and call in sick. He gets shot at, as others are hit, and he keeps moving foward.
You put on your anti war don't support the troops shirt, and meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
You make sure your cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
You talk trash on your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows that he may never see his buddies again.
You complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
You go to lunch and complain because they got your order wrong. He does not get to eat today or even maybe tomorrow.
You are angry because your class ran over 5 minutes. He is told he will be held an extra 2 months.
You hug and kiss your loved one everyday. He holds his letter close just to smell his love's perfume.
You see only what the media shows you on TV. He sees bodies lying around him.
You stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he gets to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
You sit there and judge him saying the world is a worse place because of men like him. IF ONLY THERE WERE MORE MEN LIKE HIM. |