"THE DIAMOND"
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The Diamond was the mark
of me.
An old country person
with big ideas you see.
Before the days of "Be
All That You Can Be."
The Diamond was the mark of me.
Knew it from the very start.
To be a top sergeant in
the greatest Army.
Known to every part - especially
my heart.
The Diamond was the mark of me.
Its shape made me stand.
One voice said you will
never get to wear it.
Another said - yes, you
can.
The Diamond was the mark of me.
Not the Power that I would
seek.
Just got to wear that diamond.
A symbol not meant for
the meek.
The Diamond was the mark of me.
With it to lead the way.
To salute all the great
soldiers,
With whom I served yesterday
and serve today.
The Diamond was the mark of me.
Passing from follower to
top leader,
I knew that it would be
mine.
A point I didn't long have
to consider.
The Diamond was the mark of me.
To influence and direct.
To share with my soldiers
the sadness and sorrow.
To do all within my power
to maintain their loyal respect.
Then I was a first sergeant with my
ever extended day.
Seemed as if it was always
work and never play.
To look a platoon sergeant
straight in the eye and say -
"This is the way."
The Diamond was the mark of me.
The Diamond is the greatest
position to hold.
In all contact it has shown.
Though the Star and the
Wreath is greater, I am told.
But for now, "I am
the power behind the throne."
Submitted by First Sgt Foy and the
Author was Bobby Owens
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