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Link in the Cable (Re-worked)

Never forget,
They will always say,

"That on the strength of one link in the cable,
Dependeth the might of the chain,
who knows when thou may'st be tested,
so live that thou bearest the strain."

I am one of many,
One of the long blue line,
Stretching back for generations,
A link in this cable of time.

I am the connector,
between the past and future,
A bridge for the thousands before me,
To reach out to those who will come.

I am Semper Paratus,
And I serve for you,
I serve for them,
and for our future too.

I am a guardian,
protector of the sea,
And never forget,
that I am watching over thee.

I am the link in the cable,
So now I must live my life,
So that no matter the hour of testing,
I can answer the call to fight.

Author notes

"On the strength of one link in the cable..." is the fifth law of the navy.

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  • Sandygram
    November 6

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    A wonderful poem. Thank you for entering this heartfelt poem and best of luck in the contest. God Bless all our troops who sacrifice so much. Take care, Sandy