Semper Fi

by Gary Jacobson February 2007

How hallowed the phrase, Semper Fi...

Marine speak for do or die

There is no want ... there is no try

For a United States Marine

Best damned fighting machine the world’s ever seen

Proudly Marine’s bear its banner in honored tradition

Semper Fi meaning never tolerating rebellious sedition

For good men, brave and true

Who evil eschew

From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli

Bearing patriot’s pure dreams for liberty

Fighting battles that keep free men free

Watchguards of our country's right

Vanguards to the fight

Battling for freedom’s brave light

Since way back in time

Where Marines have walked the line

Though knowing good and true men may fall

The best of men bearing the honor of us all

Brothers ... brothers...

Hearing the call

Standing proud and standing tall

For America

Through ancient beat or modern metallicca

Borne is a glory from sea to shining sea, for America

Marines glory, laud and honor esoterica

Doing tough duty ordained on high

Where blood, sweat and tears sanctify

Preserving this land’s blessed divinity for you and I

Semper Fi...