Russell G. Robison

FORGETFUL

I learned a lot of things
In Vietnam, so long ago
Taught to me by heroes
That I hardly got to know

They taught me what the words meant
Like ‘duty’, ‘sacrifice’
They showed me how the faith was kept
Regardless of the price

They’re my constant, my reminder
What they gave for you and me
Far too often I’m forgetful
Of the fact that I am free