Poems from Robert Williford

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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.
Feelings and emotions Worn on my sleeve Swallowing the ocean At times I can’t breathe   Such joy bubbling From deep inside Just can’t...
What’s wrong with the world today Is to many people complain and say   What they don’t have And what they want to grab   Stop all the...
WHEREAS, the accenting mist kiss the skies as the sun warms the snow-capped rise I love you; and   WHEREAS, the heavens and earth share...
Life, breath-takingly wonderful I want to shout as I heave my insides out Yet I feel so great Emotional roller-coaster extremes Ugly fat...
Some maggots complain Unsure of shoulder bumps That invariably appear With burdens they cry “Why am I afflicted?” While other larvae...

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