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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Godwin Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 4:49 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
Strand Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:03 AM
Perhaps they will hold elections Jo to obtain a 'mandate' ..& then again...
Jayasankar Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 6:17 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
Romios Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 11:14 AM
Terrific...write, Jo! A Fav for me, Pangie xxx And the lies roll on....that this was a victory? Bo
Trifiatis Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 4:10 AM
A glorious poem, my dearest, Jo! Powerful and meaningful! Bravo! God bless your caring soul. Hugs xxx
Rodrigues Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 3:19 AM
so…very…sad! Shouldn’t have been this way - incompetence!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 11:54 AM
so sad! Your poem is awesome - God bless you and them. Love, Gina
Radice Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Excellent Jo and you've opened my eyes to the hybronnet. I read and learn something new everyday at The Soup. Cheers - Gary
Dietrich Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 1:32 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.
Hankins Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Such a fine poem, Jo. I could tell that your heart is in it, that you have great concern for those people.
Buhagiar Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 6:06 AM
The evil that men do lives after them. Such a pity Hugs.
Ball Avatar
August 31, 2021 at 4:23 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
Cunningham Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 11:51 PM
Their only hope is those in the North who oppose them. Well written Jo and good luck Tom
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