"The Island"
Before I arrived here, people said, "it's nothing but misery."
I observed my surroundings, and it didn't seem that way to me.
It appeared to me, exactly how it was explained.
A place where you are physically and mentally trained.
I give forth 110% each and everyday,
To build my mind and body, the Marine Corps way.
the Drill Instructors work hard to complete their mission.
Those who can't cope, leave in the fetal position.
They teach us all sorts of knowledge and drill,
And then our trademark of how to kill.
One needs Honor, Courage, Commitment, and Dedication,
One also needs some sort of awesome motivation,
To become one of The Few, The Proud, The Best,
Otherwise known as America's finest,
One could never understand, unless with their own eyes seen,
What one must go through to become, a United States Marine.
-E. Dunphy, Lcpl, USMC (c) 1997
