Dilemma

Dilemma.

 

 

Afghanistan where young men die,

protecting us from terrorists

Here normal rules do not apply.

But still the powers that be insist.

 

They will not change their strategy.

They are convinced they are correct.

Although it’s obvious to see

 things do not go as they expect.

 

Afghanistan has never been

 conquered throughout history

The facts can be clearly seen.

There really is no mystery.

 

The tribal chieftains rule their fiefs

 exert supreme authority.

Contrary to western beliefs

There’s little probability

 

That outside forces will prevail

against Afghani stubbornness.

It seems that we are doomed to fail.

Although we have made some progress

 

How many more lives must be lost

 before we decide to withdraw

Why should our young men bear the cost

of fighting someone else’s war.

 

Friday, 23 July 2010

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Reviews

[JENY]

Touching..
Very touching….

[Jenny Nelson]

Excellent! Some things will never change, and there are a lot of folks who need to realize this, concerning both issues of personal and private matters as well. Well said!

[Marianne]

I absolutely agree with the clarity and compassionate plea to 'rescue' the young men engaged in a war of our own making. I understand the dilemma of democratic thinking....intervening for the sake of liberating the Afghan people to live like free people. Freedom from the islamic forces ?? I don't think so !
Superb writing :)

[Inci]

sir , that's a great poem i believe ..i specially liked the last line..

[x]

I am not sure how it works in England but here, all recruits join the army of their own volition so logically thinking, they do in fact join in order to go to war.

What I appreciate about your write is how you point out the futility of it all. You are so right there but having said that, I must respect those that step up to the mark and make a stand. These fine young men are so courageous.