They've Done Their Part

By Dr. T.D. Fisher
UT1 T. D. Fisher USN (RET)

From World War Two, to the war in Iraq
And for sure, some time to come
They've done their part, and not turned back
Until the battle's done

Though not Army, Air Force nor Marines
And their ranks are seen as few
They stand strong and give their all
So freedom's light shines through

Their jobs don't lead to glory
They're only meant to build
But what they build, they must defend
And refuse to ever yield

They leave their homes to go to war
And do as they were taught
Their blood was shed both far and near
But never shed for naught

While their price was paid on land and sea
Their pride did keep them strong
While families wait and to God plea
The cost was never wrong

In far off lands they may remain
Their loved ones left at home
Of this one thing you can be sure
They were never left alone

Seabees teach, they build, they fight,
But that's not all they do
They, to their brother's hand, cling tight
When his time on earth is through

To read other poems by Tim Fisher, visit his website.