Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

War Is Hell

WAR IS HELL

America hasn't fought a war since World War Two
Though we’ve been in skirmishes, more than a few
We've been in Iraq and we've been in Iran
And we're still losing soldiers in Afghanistan

What will it take before our leaders to see
These skirmishes are an exercise in futility
To win a war, our soldiers must fight
Engaging the enemy and doing what's right

When the enemy's subdued and the threat is gone
Get the hell out, bring our soldiers home
It's senseless for us to keep losing men
Because of the fear that we might offend

To know that terrorist tainted American soil
Then thumbed their noses makes my blood boil
Iraq and Iran should be reduced to mire
And Afghanistan should be destroyed by fire

Why is this happening, you may ask
Why is America being put to task
The answer is simple -- America has trod
On a path of destruction without seeking God

The principles on which our nation was founded
Acknowledged God and was very well grounded
But the Red, White, and  Blue are beginning to fade
And we've strayed from our Creator I'm afraid

Unless we change this dire situation
America will soon become a second class nation
Our enemy will hold the upper hand
And what freedom we now have will no longer stand

I say let's fight and fight to win
Become an entity to be feared again
Otherwise, we'll find ourselves divided
Simply because our leaders decided

Rather than fight so as not to offend
They would try to make our enemy our friend
  That of course is terribly naive
It'll only cause American families to grieve

Move in stealthily, strike with force
The element of surprise is the greatest source
It's okay to take prisoners whenever you can
But not at the expense of your fellow man

War is hell as someone said
Annihilate your enemy and bring home your dead
Bring home the wounded and those who are sound
Lay the dead to rest in hallowed ground

When this is done then peace will come
Our troops fought bravely though we lost some
And once again we all can say
God has certainly Blessed the USA

Curtis Moorman 										
21 June 2014

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Lim'Rik Flats October 21, 2017 at 9:30 AM :-( Sadly, one topic we'll never see the end of. I'm always a sucker for a war poem. Still write them on gloomy days, but generally keep them locked up in the archives. Being a Vet does not make me an expert, but it appears politicians aren't either. Yucky Poo! That's that. For now ~ john

Funom Makama January 14, 2015 at 12:58 PM This is so emphatic, beautiful and lovely... Thanks for the excellent share... Once again, happy and a prosperous 2015! Curtis Moorman January 14, 2015 at 2:51 PM Thank you for your comments. I felt it may seem inflammatory to some, but I do have a tendency to say what's on my mind and allow others to think what they may. I'm glad you agree with me. May God Bless you in 2015.