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Children of Iraq

 

Children of Iraq

 

I see the fear in their Eyes
As we drive slowly by
Smiles on their faces
as they wave goodbye

 

They have seen more death
then most will ever see
They hate and love us both
it's us they want to be

 

the children give us hope
and pain when they are killed
Our enemy knows this
They're a weapon they now wield

 

So, say a prayer for them
the Children of Iraq
the precious jewels that they are
I so wish we had their back

Author notes

This is but one of so many feeling I have about this war.  I talked last night to the people who investagate Mass graves,  Since the war started over 50,000 Iraqs have died mostly by othe Iraq's or foriengn fighters,  Not by the US or coilition force.  They have already found ove 200, 000 bodies buried in mass Graves.  Yea we are the bad guy's here Sadam was an angel.  Get real!
Written July 7th, 2006

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  • July 15, 2006
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    To American in Iraq...
    I want to preface this comment by saying that (1) I do not support this war and (2) I have never been in a battlefield or crisis situation as I can only imagine Iraq to be these days. As far as the history of mass graves all over the place, for which Saddham is deemed responsible, I would point out to you that USA supported BOTH Iraq and Iran during the Iraq-Iran war. There are photographs of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfield shaking hands with Saddham. As far as I am concerned, the invasion of Iraq by USA forces and allies was simply an excuse to control the flow of oil out of the mid-East so we can drive our stupid gas-guzzling SUV's all over the planet. We are literally destroying this fair planet and the entire earth is groaning because of it. Please forgive, I am trying to be diplomatic here, but at this point a spade must be called a spade. The other reason they invaded Iraq was to establish military bases in the mid-East in order to further their plans to dominate that area. War happens primarily because one country needs (or thinks it needs) the raw materials of another country or region in order to continue its own nefarious plans at home, of economic domination of other peoples considered racially or culturally inferior or backward. The CIA has a policy called the "Stragedy of Tension," wherein they create problems in another region or country, so CIA can control the solution to that problem. And this is exactly what they have tried to do in Iraq and the mid-East. Remember two things: Osama bin Laadin was on the USA payroll and everyone knows it; also, the "Weapons of Mass Destruction," which George W. Bush so dishonestly claimed to be a threat in Iraq, simply did not exist. I ask again and again, "Where are the Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq." This war was begun as a lie fosterred on the American people and the world by the administration of President Bush and Dick Chaney. We told them before they went to war that it would be a disaster, and now that they have so far made a mess of everything, the administration says, "Gee, we can't pull out now." The administration blames the peace movement for having no answer as to how to get out of Iraq. Well, the fact is, Bush and Chaney DO NOT want to get out of Iraq. They are committed to the policy of constant warfare in this world and, quite frankly, they won't be happy until they have destroyed the world. They are influenced by the radical Christian right which believes they should hasten the Apocalypse by our own warring against the Moslems. I am sorry if I am not diplomatic and I wish to understand those who honestly support US in this war. For those soldiers who are involved in the war, I can only say, the duty of a soldier is to fight. And I believe it is my duty to say the emperor, Geo. W. Bush and Chaney, have no clothes and they are liars, hypocrities and of a demoniac mentality. Peace...


  • July 11, 2006
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    WOW!! Your poem is so heartwrenching and tragically sad. I have no children myself though for 21 years have volunteered with children as well as taken many classes. What your words so vividly portray is repulsive and we as adults must take care of their innocent souls.
    I thank you for your work in Iraq; and the poems and stories you so graciously share of what you witness with your own eyes and feel in your heart.
    A haunting write; eloquently worded and may you stay safe and find some semblance of sanity in your writing in an insane
    environment.
    lynn

  • pozo
    July 10, 2006
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    Great write, a little spiritual and political but mostly the write of a loving heart. I liked the rhyme here Keep writing, this showed the sad truth of their troubled lives
    Best wishes
    Pozo


  • catz Moderators member
    July 10, 2006
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    This is such a heartwrenching poem, so sad. When I see the people of Iraq in the news casts, the children, sometimes obviously frightened, sometimes smiling.... I want to hold each one of them, tell them everything is going to be okay. But is it? There's times I really question our existance in Iraq and other times I feel we need to be there, need to somehow help these people who are the victims of terrorism, poverty and subjecation.

    Your poem expresses your own compassion for these people, especially the children. Men like yourself and our military over there, will hopefully put their lives in order, or at least play a big part of that.

    I pray everyday for the ones involved in this horrendous war.... the men and women we've sent there, the citizens of Iraq, and yes even for the 'enemy'... hopefully it will all get resolved soon.. or is that too much to expect

    An excellent piece, good luck in the contest

    F: Dee

  • dont-4-get- duckie
    July 9, 2006
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    yeah, the children are innocents and don't deserve to be treated as wepons. keep safe....


  • July 8, 2006
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    Excellent

    This is a beautifully written poem . Those Children have seen so much devastation and death, lets hope that peace comes to that Iraq soon . Keep up the great work.

    Cheers
    Terry


  • Vickie J
    July 8, 2006
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    Your screen name caught my attention, so I thought I'd visit your author page and of course read this poem. I,too, am glad to hear an actual report of the current events that you witness or hear about first handed. I don't know anybody who likes war, but sometimes it's inevitable.
    I'll have to come back and read more of your writings-especially the book you spoke about.
    May God watch over you and keep you safe~vj

  • June-bug
    July 7, 2006
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    Excellent

    This is great, keep writing let people know what is going on over there, no child deserves to be used for any gain for any reason, these men aren't freedom fighters they are cowards, these are just babe's. I have so much more I would love to say on this matter. But I wouldn't leave room for no one else. Just keep writing the way it is. And for those of you who get pissed about war just remember no one likes war, but it was wars that brought America to be what it is today. So we can all state our opionions freely and without fear. Just remember when our civil war was fought we had help to. And remember WWII when the Jews were being killed by the thousands. We here in the U.S. celebrate and mourn for those people, don't the innocent people of Iraq also deserve help, And remember this war will one day stop and those children are Iraq's future. Like to know how the U.S. became the bad guy, how many warnings were given. Know that my prayers will be for all in Iraq, so everyone can find peace. Stay Safe and God bless. Your in my thoughts and prayers.


  • StarEyes
    July 7, 2006
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    This piece tears at my heart. I do not agree with war, any war, but I know that it is something that happens no matter what we say or do. God Bless and keep you safe my friend. Prayers as always.


  • TallDrinkofWater
    July 7, 2006
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    Unfortunely we can'thelp them, If we give them soccer balls they get beat up, If we give them candy or even money or toys a suicide bomb rushes in killing the kids and usually a damn good soldier or two. We fix their school they blow them up we fix the electricity they blow it up. You get my drift. Alot od soldiers are still trying.


  • TallDrinkofWater
    July 7, 2006
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    I'm sorry In a bad mood today. Peace

  • TallDrinkofWater
    July 7, 2006
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    The facts I was given last night was over 68,000 Kurds Found in mass grave sites so far, and ove 128, 000 Shiite found in mass graves and ove 38,000 Kuwaitii found in mass graves. This does not include the soldiers killed during the first Gulf War. THe 56,000 -68,000 Iraqi's that have died since the war started are 90% plus killed by Insurgents or freedom fighteers if you wish to call them that. And if we leave today you can bet the war that follows will kill millions of Iraqs, Probably resulting in the deaths of 10 of millions of innocent Sunni's, including women and children. It's your call man. I know we are so bad us Americans.


  • Hulali
    July 7, 2006
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    I commend you for writing from the position you are in. Whatever opinions we have about the war (and believe me, I have mine) I know that none of us can really know the whole story, and we can't know anythng but what others tell us unless we are actually there - so I value very much your point of view. I am impressed to see your humanity and love for the Iraqi children, but there seems to be something more behind your words saying that you are not helping as much as you would like to. "the precious jewels that they are / I so wish we had their back"

    This is a fine mess we've got ourselves in. I don't think anyone thinks Saddam was a good leader, he seems to be a monster, but the current state of the country (I don't claim to know whether it is better or worse than before) is certainly our doing. And the current state I think is bad from what I hear. My main problem is that no one on earth can "fix" a country where people are being killed by killing more people. This goes for all wars, fights, everything. When there is a fire, we throw water at it, not more fire. May God keep you and your company safe, and all those you encounter, and all everywhere.

    Now to the grammar. "Is see the fear in their Eyes" I presume you meant the first word to be "I" and not "is." and "Smiles on their face" as you are talking about "they" (more than one) it should be "faces" and "the child give us hope" this is a case of subject-verb agreement - it should be child...gives or children....give, also "Their a weapon they now wield" I believe you mean "They are" or "They're" not "their." The emotion is all there, though.


  • Andy Stephenson
    July 7, 2006
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    Saddam was a cruel leader, but the war has caused more dead and wounded. The deaths you mentioned occurred during our occupation? If so, some of the responsibility is our if not much of it. Who said Saddam was an angel?


  • gullionmar
    July 7, 2006
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    wow how heartwrenching to hear so many more bodies were found from that sick mans rule thank god thats over, god bless you all and the Iraqi's to

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