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War Sucks!
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War Sucks! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~*~ Angst, frustration, Anger and fear, My emotions Are driving me, Into third gear! "No more idling, It's full steam ahead!" ~ But I just want to, Stay home in bed! Bombarded with news, That's making me sick, Death and destruction, The evils and tricks. All is surreal, As I view from my chair, A front row seat Of the carnage that's there. Fighting for freedom, For theirs' and ours' too, Costs a huge price For them, me, and you. As our prayers for peace Are sent up above, May God show mercy With blankets of love. *** I've pulled covers up, Turned off the TV, I've shut out the world, Now just let me be!... WAR SUCKS!!! ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-01-2003 12:27 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel I agree, LOL. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
It sure does, Linda. I hate destruction and love peace. Thank you for this. Heart Hugs, Ethel . . (by the way, I don't want to sound like I don't support our men and women who are fighting for our country, because I do 100%....just so some of the readers don't misunderstand what I'm saying. I know that you know what I mean, friend.)  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Fantastic! This war stuff and this world is all way to stressful and upsetting. Now move over, I'm crawling under the covers too!  Hugs for peace, Marti  Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein [This message has been edited by NewEnglandlazurlu (04-01-2003 11:54 AM).] |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA, Yes, I too concur. It sucks It sucks the life out of ordinary folks It sucks our energy, it sucks our hopes It sucks our laughter, turns to screams It sucks the spirit from our dreams and when it finally does implode new beginnings will unfold perhaps, the world will then discern that peace is something we must learn rest, reenergize but, come back for we need your good spirit. Peace, SG |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Not only is this war ridiculous and pointless, but it is also very oppressive! I think back to when parts of the Ottoman Empire were remaining and Britain said they would fight alongside those wanting the land and help them get it, then they stole it from them saying "Guess what, we got the land so move away!". And then during the reign of Bush's dad when the military went down into the Persian gulf and we supported Saddam to eliminate the tension in Iran but then Saddam got too powerful so he asked the Sunnis of the south to fight with them and so Bush basically asked for Saddam's men and the Sunnis to kill each other! Let's face it, this war is all about what Bush and his colleagues want, the oil, the land, the control. I don't blame the Sunnis for showing resistance at all, what should the administration expect when our leaders murdered their ancestors before? (sad sigh) It shouldn't be so complicated to understand simply peace is the answer, before all the world is divided and we end up blowing this world apart, I am heavily against this war and very much anti-Bush too and hope anyone but him gets in office in 2004, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (04-01-2003 12:05 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Thank you for commiserating! Peace & Love, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ Yes, indeed! We should all support the American and Allied troops. They have been sent into the fires of hell! I cannot even imagine how frightening it is for them--and the conditions are intolerable--searing heat, sandstorms...I pray for their safe return. Peace & Love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ I just some more edits on my poem--'twas ever thus! No matter how many times I edit a poem before posting it, I have to go in and make several more afterwards! Readers who have saved a poem of mine when I first post it, should actually save it to their library a few days later! That would be a much better rendition of the poem! ...There! I just moved over! Hop in and we can hide under the covers and talk about happy things! I am beginning to believe that I may be part ostrich! Peace, Light & Love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ That was one dickens of a fine reply! You should post it! ~ and thank you for the caring and thoughtful words... Peace, Love, & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Thank you for the history lesson! You have so much knowledge in that beatific head of yours, it is a mystery to me how your wings can still lift you up to fly on high! Peaceful & Loving Hugs, EA |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
exactly |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ Your single word said a great deal! Peace, Love & Light, Linda |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you for expressing so efficiently the feelings of many! War has never been the solution. To watch the terror in the eyes of those who are caught (both sides!) gives the measure of what it must mean to cope with an immediate death or torture threat. Praying! Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! Thank you! Warm hugs, Linda |
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ambrish Member
since 2003-03-27
Posts 257India |
hi i support your view |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ambrish ~ Thank you for the vote of support! Peace, Love & Light, Earth Angel |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I'm imagine that some of the soldiers that are fighting this war also feel like war sucks...but they know that wars never end until someone gives up or someone wins...James |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
if only we could relly do that, hide under the sheets, like john and yoko, and with all their money, make love all day and night,puff a little magic dragon.....never grow up............................... aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh |
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bklynboy Senior Member
since 2002-12-15
Posts 660florida |
War does suck and no one knows that better than soldier. But a soldier does his job. He stands on the wall protecting the freedoms we hold so dear. I read with interest so of the garbage espewed and I find it so funny. We have the right to complain and protest because of the soldiers who took up arms to secure them for us. If we had a repressive government boards such as this would not exist. Write negatively, protest and complain all you want but we have to believe and trust those that we elected to do the right thing. They are far more knowledgeable than the poor few writing here with their pacifistic attitudes. How soon we forget the tragedies of the past both recent and long ago. We are not fighting for oil, or to be aggressive, we are fighting in essence to preserve and protect the freedoms we enjoy. You are naive to think the Iraqi government had nothing to do with terrorist activities. The Iraqi people can only benefit from our actions. So when you sleep tonite, remember that our proud fighting force is on guard protecting the red, white and blue flying so high and so proudly. You can awaken tomorrow knowing you will still have the opportunity to spew you contempt and hatred of our country. You are very correct...war sucks! |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
Fighting for freedom, For theirs' and ours' too, Costs a huge price For them, me, and you. As our prayers for peace Are sent up above, May God show mercy With blankets of love. wow - seems your expression was lost by a previous poster - lol - oh well ...I got it and I have faced this challenge before ...during desert storm - I enjoyed your write & see patriotism combined with an opinion & feeling - I respect that & ty I enjoyed this 1 |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! Linda, after everything is all said and done, speeches made, actions taken, reasons given.....there is one fact that stands out as the one undeniable truth... WAR SUCKS!!! (just like you said!) |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
it does, and you said it well. -majnu |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Linda - I'll join you with that blanket - I applaud you for saying what all of us feel regardless of personal belief - this was amazing . . . xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (04-02-2003 05:31 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ I believe that "most", not "some", of "the soldiers that are fighting this war feel like war sucks!" I pray for the American and the Alied troops--and for the innocents who are suffering in Iraq. I also pray for world peace and for the war not escalating to the point of humankind's self-destruction! Yes, WAR SUCKS!!! Peace & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
inkedgoddess ~ You are quite a character and are brimming over with spunk and personality! You are always a pleasure to read!Warm hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
bklynboy ~ Whoa, there! I think that if you were to read my poem once again, you may see that you were off the mark with your interpretation of it--but that is okay! I cannot tell you how many times that I have done likewise with poems that I have read. If you read my reply to Ethel, you will see that I totally agree with you regarding the plight of the soldier. I have had many relatives in the armed forces, and some of them have died fighting for our freedoms. I presently have American friends that are on the front lines and I am sick at heart and terrified for them!!! In my poem, I point no fingers and cast no aspersions. I am merely stating that "war sucks!"--and it does!--as you so adroitly concurred in your reply. As far as you regarding me as a naive pacifist, I AM, most assuredly, a pacifist!--but naive?--most definitely not! I enjoy looking on the bright side of life--even when I have been dragged through the darkest of shadows, I find my way back into the Light. I would also like to say that I believe your blanket statement about the "poor few writing here" being naive pacifists who "write negatively, protest and complain", has perhaps demonstrated your own naivety. We in the free world are blessed with the freedom to express ourselves and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Welcome to Passions! PEACE, Earth Angel [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-02-2003 04:06 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dreambuilder ~ Oh, yes! You most definitely got it! I also appreciated your kind words. Warm hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Balladeer ~ Yep! We are of one mind on this--and on many other things as well, I might add! Thank you, Deer One! Peace, Light & Love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
majnu ~ Thank you! I appreciate your comment! Peace, Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
littlewing ~ Yes! That is EXACTLY what I was attempting to convey! "Regardless of personal beliefs"--war sucks! Thank you! Luvin' hugs, Linda |
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bklynboy Senior Member
since 2002-12-15
Posts 660florida |
Earth Angel, My apologies to you. My diatribe was not directed at you at all. I enjoyed what you wrote and totally understand it. I was merely incensed at what another poster wrote and I had to respond. This pacifist crap just galls me. When my time came I was prepared to go but luckly I didnt have to. While I may not want my son to be put into harms way, if he was called, he would go. Ok, Time to get off my soap box! All the best to you, EA! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
bklynboy ~ Thank you for your "second" reply! Peace, Love, & Light, Earth Angel |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
WAR SUCKS!!!!!!!!! **************************** Doesn't it, though? Even though I support the effort (please don't start that discussion here), I still feel the exact same way... as do ALL of the fighting men and women involved. Imagine all the People living life in peace... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Right on, Ringo! War may suck, but our troops rock! Peace, Love, & Light, Linda |
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