Our Nation’s Troops: Prestige & Valor

Traveling great distances
Over air, sea, and land,
Conducting a timely, gritty,
And dangerous operation
Of dutiful import
For national interests…
Many well-trained, opportune troops
Attempt the risky mission
On foreign soil,
Going to great lengths
To protect their brothers and sisters
And complete the operation
In a successful and prudent way -
And assert the global desires
Of the people and government
Of the Land of Freedom
And Stars and Stripes,
For the benefit of peace-loving persons
On this glorious and sacred orb. 

A privilege and respect provided
By the most powerful and patriotic citizens
Of this historic nation. 

The determination and resolve
Of the most potent
And prominent fighting forces
On display.

The highest honor and accords
Achieved by those noble men and women,
In the highly thought-out beliefs,
Coordinated visions,
And structural clarity
Of a tactically driven, method-based unit…

For the unwavering glory
And destructive ambitions
Of a salient, democratic,
And viable land…

Of precision, might, and
Evolving volatility…

An occupying force
Of unique talent,
Awesome courage,
And inspiring, insightful leadership -
Planning a timed, maximal,
Warranted stay of promise -

And appropriate competence -

Not soon to be realized…