Bombs Over Baghdad

*Bombs over Baghdad (The Urban Wars Collection)

No smiling eyes as misery lights the night sky
Cracked picture frames show a fallen dictator exuding pride
Toppled statues of triumph crumble seeking refuge underground 
with none to be found
The dagger was too close to the heart to survive

                                Bombs over Baghdad

Repression lifts as the bombs drop down
POW's MIA's torture and terror are the order of the day
War and more war, and more and more...
Who pays the price when the stakes are so high?
Who even keeps the score of all the unsung souls?
Lost forever and ever
Who really wins?
Us versus them again and again
Someone will ultimately win in the end
And be proclaimed the all time war machine
Unfortunately...No one will be left to claim the prize

*This poem was written approximately 3 yrs before Saddam Hussein's execution.
 
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May 16, 2013 at 11:21 AM
I just found you by your being listed as 'on line'. Welcome to PoetrySoup. You are quite an accomplished writer. To get more reads... Click on their pictures. It will lead you to others. If you leave a comment... They will have a link back to your poetry. Or click on 'poets-Top 100 Community' under 'member poets'... to your left of screen. When you find them... they will begin to find you. You do great work!
Tsiluma Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 2:25 AM
Hi Allen, welcome to the Soup. War is devastating whichever way one looks at it. Nice verse!
Brown Avatar
July 18, 2012 at 5:10 AM
A belated warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Allen. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
St.Cross Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 6:45 PM
‡ Is That What He Said ? Tis A Female Lie, My Sweet Friend * Luv, Rachel ‡
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July 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM
‡ I Get It *.* I'm Straight Too, Hahaha ‡
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July 17, 2012 at 7:34 PM
What is your comment even referring to ? I don't get it. reply to:www.apluszips.com
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