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One for the Troops
Gentle warriors
Hearts that believed
In a dream of
Global freedom conceived
Your service was more
Than empty lip
You put your lives
With your mouths
Aboard carrier and ship
If you were told lies
Succumbed to wicked tricks
Fault lies with deceivers
Twisted politics
That stain
Of blood ribboned with oil
Covers the hands in the
Cookie jars
Soaks desert soil
Your voice is a weapon
You who have seen
Left safety and comfort
To propagate a dream
It’s not on your hands
The crimes or the guilt
Your innocence slain
Flower of chivalry
Withers and wilts
Speak out!
Reclaim their ill gotten hoard
Those noble enough
To take up the sword
Defenders of liberty
Soldiers for peace
I beg you
Speak so that death,
Catastrophe
Can cease.
*Authors Note* I know this is simplistic and too sing-song. But it comes from a place of deep heart.
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You do my heart great good. Reminding me that one voice can make a difference. I forgot that for far too long, to my great shame.
Now I'm trying to make up for lost time.
I found some wonderful sites, for soldiers against the war. On the ones that have a place for civilian feedback I'm posting this poem.
Iraq Veterans Against the War:
http://www.ivaw.org/
Veterans Against the Iraq War:
http://www.vaiw.org/vet/index.php
An Appeal for Redress from the War in Iraq:
http://www.appealforredress.org/ |
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Comment by: - 2007-11-15 11:16
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i brought it to the wcw meeting last night(world can't wait, not world championship wrestling - lol)... everyone loved it
i put your editred link on the bottom, so maybe you'll get some more readers... |
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Wow, by all means go for it. It's a compliment that you think my words might sway someone. I'm more concerned with the sway than the credit, but I'm not hiding the origin of the words and opinions. Unlike the more radical liberals I have a huge amount of feeling for the troops. I have a lot of friends that served, in both Iraq wars and Vietnam too. Nearly all of them have deep psychological scars left by the Gov trickery. I want to help them heal.
I even signed up for the NPR voter project. *Crosses fingers and hopes they pick her.* Being able to appeal to people's hearts on such a large forum would be bliss. |
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Comment by: - 2007-11-14 04:03
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btw, mind if i use this at the rally this friday?
i'll of course give you credit, or keep you anonymous if prefered |
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Comment by: - 2007-11-14 04:01
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"soilders too will take strike action,
break their ranks and fight no more..." |
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