Anti-Image War Glory Poem by JOE POEWHIT
Anti-Image War Glory
Turn the channel more.
There it is again as before.
The glory of blood and gore.
Images fill my public mind.
That is a way as never before.
I must be a war star - GALORE! ! ! ! !
Into the mud and constant fear.
On the riverbank a wilted ear.
Part of a forgotten stars life.
War is not that image part.
Over to my left, a human heart.
What did the TV. tube show me?
War without pain - onward march - insane.
Plodding ankle deep in blood.
Just like TV. soapsuds ads and flub.
My illusion shell broke again.
In my hand - a dead flags land.
Toy lead soldiers under the Xmas trees.
Rubber ducky - bathtub - floating fleets.
Rocks roll down a slopping hill.
On the bottom is no thrill.
from my new book DREAMS 3
2008 POEWHIT
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The TV potrayal does desensitise people to the Realities of War or Terrorism. A good one and 'am sorry that I can't use it. Anyway - you are reaching people Joe and thats what counts. Angel
Joe, when you have been in combat so close to the man who is attempting to take your life that you can smell him, and the last cigarette he had on his breath, it focuses the mind. War for the man and woman at the business end is about staying alive...End of story.Believe all the propoganda you wish.Perhaps the religious clerics, polaticians, Power brokers and weapons manufacturers should combine in a pact for peace. Sid.(On your side)
Awesome poem Joe! Capturing an thought provoking - start to finish! Best wishes! *10*! Frend Thad
This crusty poem brought Mark Twain's 'War Prayer' to mind.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/27/2024 11:56:57 AM # 1.0.0.1119
well versed and some even eat while watching these obscene scenes, the more you protest the better! best wishes Shimon