Will I Ever Be Led Again

A tribute from a retired sailor to those Commanding Officers, Division Officers, Chief Petty Officers, and all the other leaders who won my loyalty.


Will I ever be led again?

Will I ever be led in life again,
Placing my whole self in another's hand;
Pledging my loyalty in thick and thin
Willing to die as we gallantly stand?

Will I ever feel the deep bond again
That comes from the birth of respect for one;
On whose leadership I can ever pin
My hopes and trust until the fight is done?

Will I ever give one my all again
And feel the thrill of all working as one;
As we strangers become closer than kin
And through our leader, unity is spun.

When life gets tough and great troubles we see,
I'll lead boldly, you can depend on me.

-William