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Pause And Remember

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

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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

Date: 6/24/2025 7:37:00 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
Date: 6/25/2025 10:48:00 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

Date: 6/23/2025 10:44:00 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
Date: 6/25/2025 10:49:00 AM

Many say I sound just like a famous actor; Lassie. Lol, Thank you Anaya for your support! Robert