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Brothers of Valor

From Battlefields to Embrace: The Eternal Bond of the Marine Corps

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Brothers of Valor
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In distant lands where conflicts rage,

A brotherhood of steel emerged.

In uniforms of valor bright,

The Marines marched through day and night.

With hearts ablaze and courage fierce,

They braved the storm, they faced their fears.

Each step a testament to grace,

A bond that time could not erase.

Through deserts vast and mountains high,

Beneath the endless sun and sky,

United, fierce, they fought as one,

Until their battles all were won.

Then dawned the day of sweet return,

As hearts with joy began to yearn.

With prideful tears, they crossed the sea,

To homes and loved ones, wild and free.

Brothers in arms through thick and thin,

Returned to where their dreams begin.

Their duty done, their honor clear,

They stepped into the light so near.

Embraced by those who held them dear,

No longer bound by war or fear.

Their journey home, their battles ceased,

In peace and love, they found release.

The Corps stands tall, their bond so tight,

A legacy of strength and light.

For in each heart, a flame will burn,

Of courage, love, and safe return.

Safe at last, their spirits soar,

In the arms of home forevermore.

A Marine’s journey, a hero’s grace,

In freedom’s land, they find their place.

inspirational

About the Creator

Jason “Jay” Benskin

Crafting authored passion in fiction, horror fiction, and poems.

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  • Amy littleabout a year ago

    Amazing work

  • Shelby 2 years ago

    Nice read

  • Kennedy Smith2 years ago

    Great

  • This was so emotional! Loved your poem!

  • Milrose samboque2 years ago

    Very well written thanks for sharing

  • I love the Marine Corp, there is a reason the guard the US President. :)

  • Gloria Penelope2 years ago

    Marine job is not easy, how lovely it is for them to return home still alive. Great poem Dr. Jason.

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