(From a Marine's Diary.)
5:05 A. M.--FIRST CALL
I heard the First Call sound, and then--
Just yawned and went to sleep again.
5:10 A. M.--REVEILLE
At Reveille I shook the dope,
Broke out a towel and a hunk of soap.
5:20 A. M.--ROLL CALL
My name rang out upon the air;
I hollered, "Here," for I was "there."
5:25 A. M.--SETTING-UP EXERCISE
Took exercise, without a rest;
I like the Breathing Movement best.
5:45 A. M.--CHOW
Oh, what a difference breakfast makes!
'Twas Punk and Java, Dog and Cakes.
6:10 A. M.--FIRST CALL FOR DRILL
First call for Drill reminded me--
I'll try the rear rank--"number three."
6:20 A. M.--DRILL
Street Riot Drill and Company square;
I nearly went up in the air.
7:20 A. M.--RECALL FROM DRILL
Recall was music to my ears;
I hadn't felt so tired for years.
8:00 A. M.--COLORS
The Guard turned out for Uncle Sam
And handed him the "Grand Salaam."
8:10 A. M.--SICK CALL
One fellow went to show his corn
For there's a Hike to-morrow morn.
8:20 A. M.--FIRST CALL FOR TROOP
I shaved and washed, then cleaned the Gat,
And had ten minutes left at that.
8:30 A. M.--TROOP
The Captain sized us up for fair,
But no kick comin' anywhere.
8:45 A. M.--GUARD MOUNT
Guard Mount, my name wasn't booked;
How is it I was overlooked?