THE NIGHT THE WORLD WAS ABOUT TO END

In 1959, I thought the world was about to end. 
The Russians had placed missile launchers 
in Cuba aimed at the U. S.
and Fidel Castro, the leader of Cuba
gave speeches criticizing U.S. foreign policy, 
capitalism, and the economic embargo.
He shouted his position,
fiercely criticizing U.S. imperialism, 
and its interference in Latin American affairs.
One night, I listened fearfully 
to the groan of planes and the warning sirens.
I sat at the window of my college room, and 
decided I would watch and wait for
the blinding flash. I knew it would
be useless to write note 
to whatever future there might be 
when I thought the world was about to end
all those years ago