Phil

Hey Sexy,

 

As far as a Navy guy in your wallet, a shot of a
Zipperhead would be an improvement. We might
not be as bright and shiny as the squids, but
ground pounders are more proud of their grime
than squids are of their shine.

 

As far as taking care of myself, don’t worry.
4 dead buddies before breakfast is enough to make
anyone careful. The 4th guy caught a sniper round
in his chest during a fire mission.

 

We emptied his pockets:
pack of smokes, Black Jack gum,
an envelope postmarked Baton Rouge.
Dropped everything with the twisted dog tags
in a plastic bag and looped it around his wrist.

 

Me and Gunther wear AK47 Rounds as necklaces,
gook protection. Slipped rubbers over our rifle muzzles
to keep out rain. Can shoot through ’em.

 

Hell, I shouldn’t be writing about this stuff.

 

Phil

 

P.S. The radio is playing something about dudes
named McGuinn and McGuire who couldn’t
get no higher. Nice tune.