Tigrinya poetry

The American Way

I wrote this poem during the intense basic training at Fort Jackson on March 21-17. Some of the words are more clear to service members just because their related to the activities took place at basic training locations. Words like fall in, cover, toes on line and battle-body e.t.c. At the bottom of the poem are the seven Army Values. Who can guess which ones are they? No googling!

The American Way.
I got a wake-up calling, early in the morning
P.T run run all around, push-ups sit-ups and jumping
Hill side p.t field challenge your body
Army's strong, you're in the army.
Range four, where I started shooting my rifle
Engage on target, lock to the rear pull the trigger
Boom, boom, boom that's the nature of rifle M-4 enjoy the sound
Weapon on safe and change the round.
It's another day, at Fort Jackson Bay
Toes on line before Drill Sergeant come in
Making sure we have the correct number
Personal and weapon to stay away from trouble.
Few minutes later fall-in at the drill pad
If one battle-body have late half right...face we know what's coming next dropped on the ground
One two three waiting on you battle-body
One two three waiting on you battle-body
One two three waiting on you battle-body
When battle-body shows up the order is get-up and cover, one thing to remember you're on duty. You're an American soldier.
Army requires discipline, follow loyalty
Perform army manner selfless service is key.
Respect battle-body and honor higher rank bring personal courage learn integrity
"Always forward" DawgPound
Live the American way.