Not something to be so passionate People say Why do you love the thought of killing people Others inquire “Your the baby of the family you have a big heart and you wear it on your sleeve I can’t see you getting behind and killing someone.” -my mom Let’s the story straight I chose to pick up a gun an fight Not for the pleasure in death I chose to support the men and women in camo and combat boots I have a passion for people Who stand shoulder to shoulder One goal in mind, trained to fight Trained to protect Trained to be loyal I have a passion for strategic movements One set plan. I chose to serve I chose to be a soldier I chose to protect what’s mine as a soldier To protect the country, and it’s people I chose to be loyal Though iv broken down Iv chosen this path A soldier will never quit A soldier will always put the mission first A soldier will never leave a fallen comrade A soldier will never miss A soldier always follows orders A soldier is always loyal A soldier is a person who’s brave enough to keep death at bay so the country can play A soldier is a person who is a human but chooses to become a mindless beast when threatened I chose a soldier’s life