About The French Foreign Legion (aka Legionnaires)
The Legionnaire is a unique unit of the French army that was builtto remove disruptive elements from society and put them to use fighting the enemies of France. However, despite belonging to France, Legionnaires was initially designed to recruit anything but French men. (although that has changed since 2007). Many who have joined the legion are ones with troubled pasts looking to start a new beginning which makes the requirements of discipline and honor even harder to fathom.
Upon enrolling a recruit would have to sign a 5-year binding contract but expect nothing. As for the outcome, the legionnaires are gloriously famed for their phrase, "We will break you, and then remake you". It is a place where individuality is crushed and where groups of people become units akin to family. Because that is all you have.
Without going too deep into the Legion's story, needless to say I was pretty inspired about this life of dedication to the pursuit of the highest level of discipline which I find is the weakest link in many people aspiring towards their success, myself included. As such, I wrote a poem called:
Live like a Legionnaire
Through hardship comes power, pride and inevitable success.
Through unbearable pain comes the focus of that which is more important.
In the treacherous ascent of mountains comes a spectacular appreciation of the beauty that surrounds it.
In the longing for a place called home comes a realization of the larger universe.
In the thirst for water comes the true understanding of human fragility.
In the pursuit of perfection comes our attention to the finer things.
In the face of defeat comes the called of unrivalled bravery.
In the setting sun comes a rising hope for a better tomorrow.
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