The time has come, to war we must
And as you know our cause is just
As religion shows the lord is my guide
As always God is on our side
You just can’t trust those foreign powers
They could be ready to attack in 48 hours
We must show no weakness we must be strong
The Intelligence Dossiers can’t be wrong
With Shock and Awe we’re going to attack
Yes we’re going to liberate Iraq
Iraqis will welcome our liberation
They’l cease to be a captive nation
We’re going to set them free
By exporting our brand of democracy
By now we all know this is Crap
We’ve fallen into the propaganda trap-
The Truth is the first casualty in any war
You cannot liberate a People using Shock and Awe
With illegal uranium and cluster bombs
Wiping out a nation’s sons
The “liberaters”were met with roadside bombs
Rocket propelled grenades and sub-machine guns
And as for having a government of their own
The “government’s”still hiding in Bagdad’s green zone
In the good old U.S.A the ballot is free and fair
The trouble is the candidate must be at least a billionaire
Author notes
It is the responsability of the intelectual to expose lies and tell the truth Noam Chomsky JUDMC.coupled with "The Waife ( War by Perigrin)
A contest entry
- Truth by Pisces rainbow.
1200 points, ended June 22, 2008, 5 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Iraq and Afganistan by SomeonesToySoldier.
625 points, ended February 8, 14 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Just The Truth And Nothing But The Truth! by Budart.
1200 points, ended July 22, 24 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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a very good effort and a nice rhyming-scheme of couplets that works all the way through. a well-deserving winner!
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A marvellous write, strong and free in its expression. Wonderful you could express this in such short poetry, shame the war was not likewise and still we count the cost. Thanks for your continued suppport on my writes and wonderful comments! Take good care. Anna-Marie.
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Completely fabulous. I loved how you write and how tied up the end. It all flowed beautifully and utterly perfect.
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The Truth...
And Only The Truth Shall Set Us All Free!!
Congrats on the Bronze Cups, O Wise One!! 
Peace,
xx Cyn xx
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Poet Muse
Many Thanks for your kind comments on "The Truth" and "Little Wave" Cyn
very much appreciated glad you liked them Best Wishes George.....
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*sighs*
"No matter where you go, there you are". An old saying of my deceased first husband. I think he meant "you can run, but you cannot hide".
Wherever you go, whatever you do - it follows.
No matter. I burrow this stuff so deeply that I am constantly disturbed.
My son-in-law was blown-up in Iraq. He's lost all benefits and all government acknowledgement because the resulting brain injury and life-long damage left him addicted to pain killers, which he'd never used before.
If I had money, I would concentrate on the starving and abused families/children here, not to mention those whose destruction was caused by natural catastrophe. I discovered only this Winter just how much our government "aid" is worth. For a family of seven, make that five blankets, two throws, a game of dominoes. Yay, FEMA, glad I could help you so many years in return for this paltry aid you gave!
As for the major electrical, flooding and destruction by trees and the freeze? As for the hundreds of dollars of food that I lost with the only decent check I'd just gotten in years? Well, that was up to the insurance company I paid for years, which did not do "trees".
Alas, I've no power nor money so, although I try, not a difference can I make.
Love to you and may we have justice soon,
Debbie
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a good poem, ah war, sadly it will be with us for awhile, we are forever saying we want peace in the world yet we constantly try to kill each other. even now, on the news there are reports each day of yet another death lost to war's ways. i think we are just a bit insane as a species.
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Thank you for this. I thank god that I was not born in Iraq. What a mess! When Bush was in office I really felt like 1984 the book had become reality in our country. Just keep telling the same big lie over and over. Very depressing. My heart breaks thinking of all the good hearted young people who bought this shit and will/are being destroyed by it. Good luck in the contest.
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Amen, Brother.
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I totally agree with u on much of this! Iraq/afghanistan is just another proffit driven exercize of the capitalists!...and how ironic they now suddenly care about the people of iran while just minutes ago they were saying that bombing the @!#!@ out of them was going to be another occupation for liberation. methinks they didnt get the irony intended of the orwellian "war is peace" mantra. Loved the poem...if u ever want to talk politics my email is beck_neck@hotmail.com (im always up for the chat) and thanks for giving me a shiny shiny trophee a while back!!!~Bec
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usually i dislike poems about stuff i would say is too 'down to earth'. but this poem is certainly an exception! very true and very well written.
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Honestly I didn't think I would like this poem because I reall don't like the subject, but you kept me reading. It kept me interested in wanting to see what else you would say. The rhyme is strong in the beginning, but the ending is a little weird rhyme wise. Over all I am glad I clicked on the poem to read. It really is strong and like i said before you definitely have a talent!
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Woo Hoo! I love the truth in this! You shoot straight from the hip...good for you! Pam
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This is completely brilliant gritty straight talking truth
i love it im so glad to meet you
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Very well said! Congrats on the trophies on this!
I like the wording, depth and truth in this.
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Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Truth so glad you liked it
Best Wishes ..George..
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Congrats on gold trophy. This is wonderfully written. You got that right God is on our side and he woun't leave your side. It was a pleasure to rea.
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Dismantling consent for War...
Nice one man, it is always affirming and reassuring to me to hear voices against our governments' inhuman foreign policy! Excellent rhyme scheme!
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points for great write!!!!!!
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A brilliant write that I agree with. All conflicts are the same in the end. The ordinary person does the paying and/or the dying while those that cause it usually make themselves a few more million. History just repeats itself over and over again.
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Strong write. Very well written and other then some typos which I myself on occasion have trouble with the poem is flawless. Thannk you for entering it in nmy contest.
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Nice piece of work.
only negative just suggest you spell-check, mistakes can be distrasting in otherwise amazing poem..."as for having a government of their own, the "government's" still hiding in Bagdads green zone." Powerful. Always thought three provinces was only way, even called for in Iraqi "constitution" and recommended by every expert, yet, we still have war?!?!
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Amen to all of the above, my friend,
You speak truth with bravery.
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Insightful
You through a lot of "truths" at us in this piece, some great common-sense (which is totally uncommon). I like the line "truth is the 1st casualty". I wrote a piece called "The Truth about the Truth" - you might like it. Anyway... I enjoyed your writing very much,,, your message was loud and clear. - Kevin
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Many thanks Kevin for your kind comments on "The Truth" glad you liked it.
I found your "Truth" enlightening right to the point and like your other poem I commented
on rhymed nicely. Try my "Axis of Evil" see what you think. George !
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This was a very profound write. In much of it I agree. and much of it well I am not so sure about. Wonderfully thought out and it gives one much to think on
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That shock and awe stuff really was a bunch of BS, wasn't it? That was such a horrible time and I guess, in some ways, it hasn't got any better. We are just used to it.
One advantage to the US putting all that money into their troubled finances -- maybe there will be less available for waging war.
I enjoyed your write. Congrats on the bronze trophy.
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Profound, intense & truthful...
Great narrative, rhythm & flow...
Intelligent, just & powerful...
A topic close to my own heart & your words enthralled & captivated me throughout...
Well penned, well versed, well done!!!
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Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Truth" so glad you liked it,I'm not sorry I commented twice on "Napalm Strike"
because I think it deserved it.Best Wishes George !!! -
Fritz O
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This really does prove to be an intense read!! Great write!
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Thank you for entering this piece.
I think it is a strong write.
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powerful write my friend,
it should be commonsense,
apparently we have none.
blind leading the blind
this is something that needs to be said
excellent write
thank you for your entry
God bless..
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You certainly packed a lot into this poem--war, politics, corruption. Well done and thank you for entering my contest.
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Your rhyme is freeflowing and uncompromized. NB small typo they'l/they'll. You let The Word speak for itself without posting emotive pictures and I applaud that. The title of Truth is pertinent for your poem exposes the truth of the propaganda poetically. Indeed how may a nation of people be liberated by shock and awe? Only those souls now free of this mortal coil are liberated and oh, let us not forget the oil! Indeed the travesty exists both sides of the pond, to run as a candidate there is a substantial amount of money involved which ordinary folk are rarely able to raise.What we consistently end up with is two horse races where both stables are lame and the electorate then have their taxes utilized and have to wear the transactions of blame whilst those in power are elevated as superior beings or incredibly excused as making mistakes due to inferior intelligence. We surely need a system of personal accountability and in matters that affect us all, a vote that is open to every voter and not just those elected to represent the populace?
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"The Truth is the first casualty in any war." Interesting and thoughtful view! I love this line, wonderful. The rhyming scheme was endearing and your message pointed out many debated topics. Strong and truthful poem.
Great write
-Thank you for your entry, Angi Terese
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BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! Good job... You used really great words. Well... For rhyming. Not many people rhyme this good... (Like meeeeeee!) I can get how this war is like. Well... I think you were talking about a war. Hm... Anyway, good job!
-Beyond Da` (Awsome) Craziness
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Powerful write and sadly, so very true. There is way too much influence and importance put on money these days. It's not like the past times when just anybody could run for the President of their country, now it takes family connections and money. Keep that pen flowing.
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Very well said and a lot of truth behind your words! Unfortunately, the 'average Joe' is always going to be collateral damage in the rich politicians' games. Sad, but true. I guess all we average folk can do is hope...and pray.
Great write full of powerful truths.
best wishes.
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Very introspective.
I can see that you have given this an awful lot of thought. There is so much truth in these words. Mans idea that we can purchase peace and equality by violence doesn't make much sense to me. The only way to true peace is by living with love and compassion for all Gods children. If the world powers would only let every-one live thier lives in the way that God with His wisdom would have us live, all the world would be in a better place. Evil surrounds us every day and we need to deny satin entrance into our hearts and watch out for those who would try to bring us into his reach. Good poem and well written.
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Unfortunately, politics, power and greed are an intrinsic part our leadership- it is tragic and something that has been going on since the beginning of time. My heart breaks for the loss of troops- for the mums and dads, wives, girlfriends, and children of those lost- because at the end of the day, what is it all for?
This is thoughtful and well written.
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I cannot speak for America, neither for its leaders, but I can, to some extent, understand the message you have penned. While reading your poem, I thought how the world would be like if all understood and practiced the Truth - its more than knowing, its insightful understanding of Love within. Dare I say more? Thank you for pointing me to this poem. It's great getting to know you. Frans
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We live in a time where money talks and bullshit walks and a poor man has no place in politics, only on the front lines in war. I guessed from the onset were you were heading. It's a good write and a timely topic. Happy trails
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