Robert's latest
book: Poems By A Marine
by Cpl. Robert L. Cook
Jan. 1942-Sept. 1945
Our country is a melting pot
Or so I’ve been told,
They come from all around the globe
These discontented souls,
They bring with them
Their customs,
Their strange and curious ways.
Their languages are foreign,
Of course, that is their way,
We wish them all no harm
As they have come to stay,
We hope their commitment
Is to the American way.
If we had our wishes,
If we could guide their way,
We would take them by the hand,
Help them all
To understand
That this is America
For which you did aspire,
This is how we live it,
This is our desire.
To live in peace with
All of you,
Let you do as you
Would do
But keep our land
All as one,
The way our nation
Was begun.
Amen.
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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.
Of This I Sing
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