Poems from Robert Williford
Honorably discharged disabled veteran from Arkansas. Did a 12 month tour in Europe and a 6 week deployment to Northwest Africa. I speak a little German and a lot of Spanish. Many Vets lose their way/purpose in life. Your new mission in life, the most important you will ever have, is to become a better father, husband, son and neighbor. It doesn't make you weak to become a better human being. You don't have to be one of the military statistics who either commit suicide or end up in prison.
USED TO BE:
There was a time, long ago and far… far away
When my life, was drab… dreary and gray
THEN:
I met, an animal lover Princess… a...
Shock and delight
With Mother Nature’s
Gentle might
Lively chirping birds
Sounds more beautiful
Than mere human words
Buzzing insect wings...
Air so fresh it hurts deep inside
With every green blade I must at last confide
I love to smell freshly cut and manicured lawns
It’s to...
One day as I knelt on bended knee
I ask the Lord my future what did he see
Was I ready and worthy of a companion in this life
Was there a...
In your eyes
I see blue skies and oceans
Endless rushing bounds
Earth shaking emotions
In your touch
I feel so much all around
Ever...