If I Ever Go To War Poem by Linda Racaniello

If I ever go to war, Dad, I know that you’ll be strong
but you don’t have to worry, ‘cause you taught me right from wrong
you kept me firmly on the ground, yet still taught me how to fly
Your son’s a marine now, dad; I love you, Semper FI!

If I ever go to war, brother, there are some things I want to say
You’ve always had “my back”, and I know it’s time to repay
You’ll always be my daybreak, through all of life’s dark clouds
Your brother’s a marine now, brother I promise to make you proud

If I ever go to war, my friends, we’ll never be apart
thought we may not meet again, I’ll hold you in my heart
Remembering the times we shared, don’t let your memories cease
Your friend’s a marine now, dear friend – I’ll die to bring you peace

And when I go to heaven, and I see that pearly gate
I’ll gladly decline entrance, then stand by my post and wait
I’m sorry sir I cannot come in, I’m in sort of a bind
You see I’m still a marine sir, so I can’t leave a man behind.