She sparked interest in high school and afterwards was recruited
Waited five long months after, until she was officially booted
She spent two months in boot camp with an injury so severe
Not knowing if the end of her time there would near
She graduated on time due to her strength for the mission
She came there for purpose despite her condition
She wore her uniform so mighty and proud
Becoming a sailor put her on the highest of clouds
Many in her life were genuinely proud
She was one of a kind around her small town
She traveled around the world and saw beautiful places
Shopped, ate and made memories in all cases
From the beginning she loved telling people she was a U.S. Sailor
For she had no clue just yet what that title fully tailored
She served amongst some of the best there has been
Her fellow sailors were more than just friends
They helped each other through the roughest of seas
Life lessons were amongst all that was seized
Seized while providing the country with duty
She was often criticized for being a beauty
She was overlooked and underbooked for jobs at hand
Most of which went to the toughest of man
She spent most of her time trying to prove her worth
Was ridiculed when she decided to give birth
Spent many of nights crying behind closed doors
Was really depressed when the ship wasn't moored
Struggled to find her voice within ranks
The many of nights she sat with thoughts that sanked
She pushed back and gave it all that she had
She learned to control her emotions even when mad
For she was amongst the toughest of men
Fighting every time waiting for the next war to begin
She served for years being a part of America's greatest sea tales
Went to war next to the greatest of males and females
Even though there was darkness there was many of light
She learned a lot from the best and put up a hell of a fight
The biggest lessons learned was strength and discipline
She was a U.S. Sailor that presented honor, courage and commitment