War Tanka

War Tanka
A master sergeant 
Walked out of camp at night
Murdering Afghans 
Nine of them were children 
Their demise caused no uproar
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Collins Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Dear Jan - So sad sometimes, this world. Kathy
Hansen Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 4:28 PM
and it goes on and on... but we owe it to victims not to forget
O'Leary Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM
'Collateral' damage is an acceptable concept... for the victors... Terry
Hansen Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 12:34 PM
alas. that is true in all wars
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