Decisions

There’ve been days I feared the night

And nights I’ve feared the dawn

They say the war is over

But the fears have never gone

You find out just how strong you are

When it’s time to face your fear

For with it comes a chill inside

That warns of danger near

Those times when you will curse your eyes

For giving you such sight

It is a test of will

When it gets down to run or fight

About the Author:   

Russell G. Robinson was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, in 1946, and moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1958. After graduating from Richardson High Scholl in 1964, he attended East Texas State University until joining the U.S. Navy in 1967. He served aboard the U.S.S. Lexington (CVS-16) where he volunteered for service in Vietnam, arriving “in country” during the Tet offensive in 1968. He was assigned for duty at NSA Dong Tam, and served three tours of duty until discharged in 1970. he currently lives in Red Oak, Texas.