WAR CHEST
He looked a little different
And he stood out from the rest
'Cause I couldn't help but notice
The Marine Corps' tattoo on his chest
An Eagle, Globe and Anchor
Etched forever on his chest
A middle aged gentleman
Who once served with the best
The tattoo called to me
I walked over and said hello
I see you were once a Marine
Was it very long ago?
Once Marine, Always Marine
He said with a grin
'Cause once you've earned the title
You're a Marine until the end
So as long as this tattoo
Remains upon my chest
I'll be a Marine forever
Until they lay me down to rest
This chest has hit the ground
In an effort to survive
As bullets and mortar rounds
Fell closely by my side
This chest has supported the weapon
That resulted in an enemy kill
And has supported my buddy's head
As he lay dieing and still
This chest has been covered
By our Marine Corps' Dress Blues
As on this chest decorations were pinned
Attesting to duty proud and true
So you see, this chest tells the story
Of a Marine who has done his best
An Eagle, Globe and Anchor tattoo
Upon an old Marine "War Chest"