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by paulblakeford from MD, DC

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This poem I wrote a while back pretty much sums up my thoughts on the war:


Wrapped in Flags

The bodies that come home wrapped in flags
Belong to the young lambs sacrificed
For those whose belief in A Love Supreme
Is only a love of self.

The tears shed over those body-filled flags
Belong to the mothers and sisters and wives of
Lambs who were slaughtered before they could
Become the rams that would rid us of wolves.

What do the young warriors know,
Except what the old cowards order them to do.
This clash of cultures and clash of faiths
Serves only to grieve the Heart of God.

They pledge allegiance to the flag,
They fly the banner in battle.
Old Glory does not shield them from bullets, she
Only embraces them in death.

The bodies that come home wrapped in flags,
Will always belong to the strong and brave.

If only the rulers were brave enough to
Strong the arms of war away.
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LilBits read my blog view my photos
Jan 12, 2007 | 10:19 AM

This was great and a tribute to our fallen heros, America is always looking for someone to honor, maybe they should take a lesson from your words. Honor our SOLDIERS...................

paulblakeford read my blog
Jan 12, 2007 | 3:56 PM

I'll be glad when they come home.

LilBits read my blog view my photos
Jan 12, 2007 | 4:25 PM

You are not alone in that thought as I am afraid that this will be another Vietnam an it maybe something that America never recovers from, but with words like this poem, maybe a politician will read it and somehow, somewhere, somebody will make the call to bring the home soon, as I am praying hard.

Wrightmommy read my blog view my photos
Jan 12, 2007 | 7:41 PM

I fully support our troops and I think this is a good poem. But to lilbits, It seems lately that americans are always looking for someone to blame. Not honor. That is what I have seen on these blogs

ex-mpd read my blog view my photos
Jan 14, 2007 | 11:19 AM

I don't know what poem you guys are reading, but read it again. It is very anti-American.

paulblakeford read my blog
Jan 16, 2007 | 4:50 PM

What is "American"?

What is "anti-American"?

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Paul Blakeford is my pen name for poetry and ranting. I'm an office worker who guzzles StarBucks, and stares at the computer 'til my eyes fall out. When not working or writing, I'm with the wife, children, family and friends. Web: paulblakeford.4t.com.

Member Since: 1/11/2007