A Fish with Purpose

I was one of those fish in a tree
I was fortunate to find the lakes where I thrived!

Funny
I discovered my gifts in the place that demands The most standardization
The US Army
Staring cannon to cannon
At communist nations

But in the institution
That turns boys into men
You learn to lead
Because others may fall

Admittedly a was probably too kind
To spend a lifetime
Carrying claymore mines
But learning while doing
Will bring your gift to the surface
At least
That is how I found my gift
And became a fish with purpose