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Notes: The Falklands was inhabited by France first and then two years later by the British, at different locations, and thus the facts still disputed to this day. Ironically France settled here, as an alternative incase New France  fell, and later gave up this territory to the Spanish, although some say under dubious circumstances.

Argentina claims what was Spain’s is now theirs. They tried to invade, at a time they were under military rule, and as many leaders do, they wanted to divert failures, (Argentina is a land of failures) they tried to invade and many soldiers had not even shoes. The illegal invasion was a war crime and still the Country has not been held to account.

What’s funny is the dictators using propaganda to brain wash the uneducated masses, act much like Trump does today. Argentina is a country run by Trumps for many decades.

The British, at the time defended the rights of the islanders, and upheld democracy and eventually won he war of the Falkland’s against the war criminals!

To this day the Falkland Islands have voted to remain free and a territory of the UK.

I know more than one Margret! Hahahahahahahahaha

SideNotes: I found this book in a second book store in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia! To make a long story short I was there for a family reunion of the Murrays, I am related to Anne Murray thus how I met the likes of Margret Atwood, Rita MacNeil and Leonard Cohen amongst many others, the sing-a-long was great in the east coast Celtic tradition!

Falklands

An Island
Of beauty and intrinsic history
Penguins and rustic sheep
A war by evil dictator that made us weep

The British defended the locals with flair
A war with the criminals, no shoes in despair
Democracy won and Argentina to its knees
They have learned is not wise to do as you please

Many know not the history of Kings
This land was to be Canada
If not for French gifts that did bring
With treachery they were tricked into Spanish rings

Louis-Antoine de Bougainville
Was first at Port St Louis
The British were second two years to the day
The Spanish claims left to the clowns in dismay

Sadly Argentina with insanity did commit
War crimes that killed innocent young brits
Their leaders and poets in deceptions agreed
They both cared less for humanity and more for their greed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Coreggia Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 7:18 AM
Your interesting account of the Island's history allowed me to truly enjoy your poem. A great write Arthur, and I agree with Agona below that "if history was told in verse more of us would learn it":) Amitiés
Babcock Avatar
May 10, 2017 at 4:05 PM
Remember the war. It was interesting to see what was on the island and if I remember correctly it was fairly bare of trees. love phyl
Apell Avatar
May 8, 2017 at 5:54 AM
I didn't know the history of the Falklands. Loved the tale and the style. Perhaps if history was told in verse more of us would learn it.
Duggan Avatar
May 7, 2017 at 11:27 PM
Ah! Arthur this is a very interesting and brilliant poem, in fact I learnt something from it and of course your notes, we really don't know what went on over in the Falklands but really you have filled me in thank you, the only war I know about really is of course the world wars and Vietnam because Peter served there so thank you for this great poem and take care.....Vera
Duggan Avatar
May 7, 2017 at 11:30 PM
By the way thank you for visiting my page, I consider it an Honour for you and other members to read my poems as I am not very good at writing, but I try, so thank you.......Vera
Roper Avatar
May 1, 2017 at 12:14 AM
Interesting write and all so very true ~*
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 3:12 PM
I remember this. Luckily not something that disappeared through Mandela Effect. hahaha. I got a kick out of LIn's remarks on Argentinians beneath here. Let's hope an Argentinian is not reading the comments here! And they might be seething to see your poem. Great informational poem, ARthur.
Wanter Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 12:27 PM
I love this poem of substance (and education, too). Thank you.
Smith Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 8:56 AM
I remember that time well. My older brother had just joined the Marines. The US feared Argentina was looking for help from the Soviets( a start to WWIII) and tried to mediate a solution but their pleas fell on deaf ears. I'm glad the people got to choose how they wanted to be governed.
Allison Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 5:08 AM
Your poem brought back many memories as I had a couple of forces pen pals who served during the conflict. They were lucky they both came through it unscathed physically but the mental scars of anyone involved in conflict must run deep. There was one man called Simon Weston who has horrendous burns - he is inspirational! Love you poets notes how fascinating you met Margaret Atwood!:-) hugs Jan xx
White Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 12:21 AM
I love this poem, it tells a story that I am familiar with without having to look everything up first. To this day it remains a silent fight between Argentina and the UK.
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