2019-04-18 00:34:17
The following poem, by Army Nurse Corps veteran Karen Bauer, conveys her sense of pride in service.
Standard issue military ID But I behold a piece of dignity Grey inscribed metal oval in shape Lump in my throat, no escape Around my neck they did hang Making me part of a unique gang Humbled then, Humbled now Feelings of pride bubble up somehow Dog tags for dead and alive are the same Either way they don’t just represent a name The honor the tags epitomize Lighten my heart and shine joy in my eyes.
The tags sit in my jewelry box, a constant reminder To forgive, to love and be a lot kinder.
By Karen L. Bauer, RN Army Nurse Corps, 2 Lt. 1972–1974
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