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Field Days
By O. Glen Radder
As I heard these words
When I was in the service
I was very upset
And really got nervous
As you all know
When it sounded like fun
You better look
For some place to run
Those same words today
Have a much different meaning
And in no way--are they
Meant to be demeaning
With welders and electricians
And carpenters too
Along with many others
Make up the crew
There is someone else
You cannot overlook
And that is the need
For a talented cook
And as always you know
While doing your chore
Some joker is always teasing
But no one gets sore
At the end of the day
After you have been fed
You stay on your ship
And find your old bed
With a grateful feeling
You climb in with glee
Because now it's like being
Back out to sea
This job is your journey
That came from above
Because--"You guessed it"
It came from your love
If you missed out
Being in on the game
I can only say
It is really a shame
But as time goes by
Do not feel sad
It still is your ship
So always be glad
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