by Cpl. Robert L. Cook
Jan. 1942~Sept. 1945
If I was the President
I’ll tell you what I’d do,
I’d knock off all the
Foreign aid and
There would not be
A single dime
That I'd give away
Until our country
Was standing tall
In each and every way.
Before I'd give out dough
I’d make damn sure
That we
Had full control
Of all the dole
That went from me to thee.
I’d hang any culprit
That dared to take a buck,
I’d let him know
Without a doubt
That we would surely
Take him out.
It would not matter
Much to me
What color you
Would be.
If you had bad intentions
That is enough for me.
With all the money
We would save,
Free college
I would give away.
No family would be
Without
Insurance that would not
Give out.
I’d make damn sure
That we
Could stand alone
And stand free
Of any oil
Skulduggery.
If our friends
We cannot buy,
That’s okay with me.
If our money
Is all they want
Then kiss them all
Goodbye.
We built this land
From nothing
With guts
And sweaty brawn,
We can do it over
So let us carry on.
Semper Fi!
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About the author: Robert Cook served with Reg. Weapons Co.(2d-2d) from 1942~44, at Guadalcanal
and Tarawa, during a 33-month overseas tour.
