Robert Gorelick Poet Quatrain

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This is inspired by I Am Anaya's "The Argonauts"

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Pause And Remember

For Jason and his Argonauts, golden wool was theirs to fleece
For the British, Iran's oil was theirs to drill and steal
In '53 the West led Iran's democracy into a tyrant's peace
Now we call the trouble since all part of God's grand will

So many harsh lessons are learned in winter's darkest days
Only to be forgotten as we approach a warm September
Yet in the annals of time the truth is on display
It is incumbent upon us to stop, pause, look and remember

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Duke Beaufort June 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM Robert, history does provide a great deal of perspective on current events. We're still paying for what the CIA and MI-6 did to overthrow Iran's government. Another reason to reduce our dependence on Fossil fuels sooner rather than later. If we are wise, we'll switch to renewables with a vengeance. Smiles!! Robert Gorelick June 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM Good to hear from a fellow who knows American history here the United States of Amnesia! Lest we forget. Cheers, Robert

I Am Anaya June 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM I am here to encourage you to do more recitation, your voice is quite pleasant, I am taken aback by your dedication and agape by the inspired quatrains. There are lessons to be learned in our history, TY for sharing your thoughts, besti, Anaya Robert Gorelick July 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM Every dog has his day Gershon, lol. Gershon Wolf July 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM Arf, arf. ~ Rin Tin Tin Robert Gorelick June 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM Many say I sound just like a famous actor; Lassie. Lol, Thank you Anaya for your support! Robert