Bush

So easy for politicians!

Bush

You sparked a riot with mere words,

started a war with a rhetorical spew

of untrue, insane hatred.

You used the oldest tricks in the book

to stir up fear and unrest.

Then you sent in the troops;

young men sent to defend

the lies you spread without remorse.

Other nations were drawn in,

conned into spilling the blood

of their own children.

Lives were lost

and many people left broken.

The repercussions have risen

like a tsunami

and have washed across the middle east

leaving a black stain

that will not easily

be washed out.

 

20/06/15

Author's Note

Reviews

[Taylor]

Well, as an American, I couldn't stop myself from stopping by to read this. Sadly, I must agree with you and I grieve over the catastrophic effect of Bush's war(s) on the world today. My fear is that generations to come will pay for it. You have summed it up in a powerful and visual way. The image of the tsunami and the indelible black stain on the Middle East is chilling.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Taylor

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John, you do know that Bush was following orders. I'm sure you do. Still, ya, the s**t is deep and I like your style, sir.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Money and power talks but it is always the ordinary people who suffer. Many thanks Lynn

[Lydia Shutter]

Sorry to have to say this because I respect you as a poet, but it really bothers me when people who do not live in the United States pass judgement on our politics. However, because we ARE the United States, we allow this sort of expression much more than other countries do. Lydi

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think though in this case Lydi history supports my interpretation. There were no weapons of mass destruction and my country 'prostituted' itself as Tony Blair followed like a lap dog.

[AaronFreitas]

It seems to be the pattern of each president we have now... never seems like anything good comes out... just empty promises and evil to support the hidden truths. Good work :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I agree Aaron but there must be more we as ordinary citizens can do in the modern world as we now have the ability to 'crowd' our views fast to our leaders. Many thanks.

[R Smith]

yes! John, we all know that black stain and this man did more than most to stir the pot, sending the young and brave to die for the invisible weapons of mass destruction, your poem tells it like it is and you wrote it so well :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Richard

[wordman]

it`s always the young men and women that suffer from the greed and pompous attitudes
of our leaders that we so blindly put in office to screw over us

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed WM. Many thanks

[ANTO]

I know you chose Bush and that as well as having blood on his hands, he is symbolic of ALL those who jump on the bandwagon of greed and profiteering through peoples grief. So many are behind the scenes with money signs in their eyes instead of people's well-being in their hearts.
Hopefully one day we will all look back on this as one of the darkest periods of human history - one from which we emerged (eventually) with love for our fellow man as the mainstay over profit.
Thought stirring piece John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Anto. It may be dark because of the fact we live in today's world but far worse has happened over time surely? Cheers.

[ANTO]

I fear this is the beginning - we are only going into this tunnel.

[Willard Wells]

Nice flow and content. Much will be written in history about this time and fingers will be pointed in many directions.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

They certainly will Willard. Thank you.

[fattycbreezy52]

Omg!The present scenario of weak politics embodying weak policies in most of the countries.This is a powerful take on the politics,specially international politics.You spoke the mind of many helpless souls,John.This one's damn powerful!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I am glad it came over as so. Many thanks FCB. I am off to stay with my son in London overnight. Have a great day.