Day 166

While looking for another poem today, I came across this and thought I'd share. This was written sometime near the end of August 1990. It's silly. It's lighthearted. But it also speaks to the 'Soldier" series. Enjoy! :)


Ode to Basic Training

Here I sit all alone
No answer on the telephone.
Basic training ain't all that bad,
But there are some things I wish I had,
Like candy bars and soda, too,
Hairspray till my hair is glue,
A hug from Joe,
Somewhere else to go,
A private shower,
To hear, "I've Got The Power!",
My Porsche (Chevette),
To hear someone say, "I've gotta jet",
To sing real loud, not in cadence,
And to say "hello" to all of my friends!