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Afghanistan


Afghanistan, Afghanistan
Now ruled by dreaded Taliban
Evacuation at full speed
The world watches as nation bleeds
Guns and bombs and threats all over
Innocents die as death hovers

Afghanistan, Afghanistan
Who can save thee from Taliban?
United Nations cannot help
As terrorists begin to yelp
No soldiers protect anymore
Thy troubles cause worldwide uproar

Afghanistan, Afghanistan
Chained in shackles of Taliban.


08.31.2021

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 9/24/2021 4:49:00 PM

I wrote on 9/11 and later events because it's what writers are wired to do .That's what I see here - a spilling of fears and feelings written from the heart. This works for the contest, but a therapy write from your soul serves an even higher purpose than placing - it stirs others on their journey of spirituality and enlightenment. I missed many months on Soup, and you were one of the writers I missed most. Running out of box ... CayCay

Brian Strand

Date: 9/14/2021 1:03:00 AM

Perhaps they will hold elections Jo to obtain a 'mandate' ..& then again...

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/4/2021 6:17:00 AM

So sad as those innocents die and there is no one to save them... You did so well in this form dear Jo... Hugs... ~ Ani

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/2/2021 11:14:00 AM

Terrific...write, Jo! A Fav for me, Pangie xxx And the lies roll on....that this was a victory? Bo

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/2/2021 4:10:00 AM

A glorious poem, my dearest, Jo! Powerful and meaningful! Bravo! God bless your caring soul. Hugs xxx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/2/2021 3:19:00 AM

so…very…sad! Shouldn’t have been this way - incompetence!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/1/2021 11:54:00 AM

so sad! Your poem is awesome - God bless you and them. Love, Gina

Gary Radice

Date: 8/31/2021 2:47:00 PM

Excellent Jo and you've opened my eyes to the hybronnet. I read and learn something new everyday at The Soup. Cheers - Gary

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/31/2021 1:32:00 PM

wow, you did excellently with this!!! I see you did Popeye and Olive Oyle too, same as I did!! I have not posted mine yet, so I hope you won't think I copied your idea. Now I need to go look and see how you did YOUR popeye and Olive Oyle.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/31/2021 9:50:00 AM

Such a fine poem, Jo. I could tell that your heart is in it, that you have great concern for those people.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/31/2021 6:06:00 AM

The evil that men do lives after them. Such a pity Hugs.

Judy Ball

Date: 8/31/2021 4:23:00 AM

Prayer is the most powerful weapon on the face of the earth. We must all join hands in spirit and pray continually for the demise of the taliban. Great job here. Love the song. God Bless and thanks for your lovely reviews. Could use some prayer if you don't mind. Just really, really tired and having some trouble at work. JB