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.
Coulds’t thou Smell incoming rain Inhale the misty skies Explore the inner-pain Left by all the lies   Woulds’t thou Drink the rain drop...
Since the dawn of time Man has searched far and wide in vain The mythical fountain of youth has always slipped his grasp Much to his...
Bringing you home Talcum powder delight Our first bath Healthy lungs Growing appetite   Huge expectations Your future forseen World of...
I love you!   Heard around the world, those three words mean so much It’s our fundamental need for this emotional crutch That reflects the...
An insect when off I dozed I woke up but didn’t understand Was I really human with all my toes Or a bug dreaming I’d become a Man   What...

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