The Soldier

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He is an American soldier.

Before he enlisted he was just a boy,

He was undisciplined, scruffy, and a little pudgy.

Before he enlisted he was just a boy,

He had no manners and no respect for authority.

Before he enlisted he was just a boy,

He was a punk and had nothing to lose.

He is an American soldier.

He is a man.

His training is over and he is now perfect.

He has discipline, a smooth face and head, and is no longer pudgy.

His training is over,

And he now says yes sir and no sir with ease and habit.

His training is over,

And he not only has respect for authority, but respect for his peers.

His training is over,

He is not a punk, and has everything to lose.

He is an American soldier.

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