Swallowing The Ocean
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 quell
This rising tide
Yet with longing I suffer
So clearly
Knowing I can offer
You nothing materially
All I have you see
Quite literally
Including my feelings
And heart felt sincerity
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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.
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