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Dad, Why?
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Dad, Why? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Son, you asked me why.... Why is there war? I looked into those questioning blue eyes surrounded by freckles and worry. Thinking silently, yet with that fatherly mask that doesn’t tell him of my fears and worries. Why son...I guess you could say we have wars because we are human and humans sometime fear others, sometimes feel the need for safety, security and survival... ...Sometimes more... More? Again with that quizzical look, but with less worry. Why more? Because son, sometimes people feel they must have more, must have the grass on the other side of the fence.... And they will do anything to get that greener grass....Greed and lust cause many wars. Dad, are there winners in wars? No son, just those that lose less... No one wins in war... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you, dear man for posting this...its feel is real for many.  |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
A timely message, yes, thanks for posting this dear friend. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
That was downright moving! I love the breadth of your talent! Warm Irish hugs & shamrock wishes! EA |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
Admire the way you did this with such a serene style.I remember my dad who was a world war two vet telling me as a kid that war was stupid and nobody comes out a winner.Just got off the phone with with my grown son and tryed doing the same with him yet let him have his own opinion and learn this for himself...good write. Live like it's your last day... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When you return you do it with compassion... thank you Magnus... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Thank you for this Barry.. timeless indeed. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
amen.....peace Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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lost_star Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 114NY, U.S.A |
Great poem, what a great time to post it. Thank you! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Sometimes we don't even realize when we're there, on the green side of the grass! Good thoughts Barry~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Good to see you, what a wonderful poem. This is so very, very true... Dad, are there winners in wars? No son, just those that lose less... No one wins in war... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, thank you so much for this compassionate poem. And we miss you. Wish you'd not stay gone from your PIP home for so long...  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sigh....heavy sigh |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Excellent work... and yes, I'd imagine there are a lot of young faces seeking reassurance... a lot of older ones, too. *S* |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
wow, there is not much harder than telling a child the 'truth' about the world they're growing up in... It's difficult to tell them what's going on without depriving them of sleep for the next decade, and I think you did it wisely... good job! |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
___ Dad, are there winners in wars? No son, just those that lose less... No one wins in war... ___ so true, why can't everyone realise that huh Enjoyed reading this one, magnus, i like your style of writing  Hugs, kelly |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
This is a fine answer to the question many ask ...in every generation. Well written! Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Bary - I must say this is the most refeshing work I have seen yet concerning the recent events - and through the eyes of a child - well done - as always xxoo |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Saluting... There is no greater tribute to the truth, than what is given to the children... For even in the sadness and waste of war, there is true courage, commitment and genuine love. Made me cry maestro! Thanks, TD |
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