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Self Centered War
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Self Centered War |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio 
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Self Centered War You say we must have war. You say of course we will have civilian casualties. That is the price of war. I have no fear , I am your leader, and I have a safe place to hide. My people, I will survive. Listen to me my people. That nation is against you, they are the cause of your pain and deepening anguish. They are a rich nation while you live in poverty. We must go to war and fight this nation of the rich. My people I’m sorry I cannot give you a gas mask to wear. It will cost this government too much, cover your mouth with a cloth. But, do not worry I will survive, I have a place hidden far away in another country, so please do not worry. My silver and gold are in banks of another country, my bunker has great amounts of water and foodstuffs. Oh! Yes! I sleep well at night because I know I am safe from the fear of dying. I have no fear from this war I do condone and prescribe to you my loving people. So come my people raise your swords high so you may die and know deep within your heart that I will survive. BonBon  |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Bonnie I described to someone why back in the sixties I would be a first one out after the second bomb. First melts transitors and radios, second people. Concrete bunker as the Emergency Flying Disaster Column had 8 hours with the appropriate wind before the radiation started to come in through the concrete. I voted to do the early analysis. No one in all the bunkers in the UK apart from Government would have survived 8 hours if the winds went wrong. The Russians know more about how to take countries out than anyone, including your water. Dave |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
wow. You just made me realize something. How much more personally we take war, when it's our family. Nodding, a nephew on leave from Afghanistan, next stop, Iraq. (I'm tempted to shoot him in the foot myself, but he's a feisty thing - I doubt serious that would deter him.) Guess it's in the DNA.  Hugs for this one lady. A Reminder to all that there are PEOPLE involved, not just talking heads on CNN & such. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Bonnie A good poet can use their words as weapons, You have used yours here with powerful effect...and without hurting anyone enjoyed ---------ice ><> Come read to me some poem, |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Very thoughtful poem in many ways. But then, it is easy for the leaders of countries to fight these wars from the leather chairs in their air conditioned office. Would that we could all just love one another - wouldn't that be wonderful? Ah, the heart of a dreamer -- Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
this really makes you think thanks  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
a very interesting and plausible read my friend...well done |
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