RANDOM THOUGHTS ON COMPLEX ISSUES
They entered the wars without our consent,
wars that never contributed to peace and freedom.
Do we owe them our support?
They joined the forces of their own free will
knowing the potential outcomes
for themselves
for others.
Could we live with our conscience if we ignored them?
Do we owe them our support?
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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Ooooo...... You're opening a can of worms there Mike. I like it.
Good strong poem.
Yes I know - I'm not offering it as my own opinion (which it isn't) but putting forward a sort of Devil's Advocate position just to make us think.
It will certainly stimulate debate, poet
Powerful thoughts here Mike - - the penultimate line hits the hardest methinks - - have read it slowly over again and my answer to that question has to be a strong NO - - so good to see you back posting my friend.
Thanks Fay - yes I'm still around.
Strong words here Michael and questions to be pondered over time as there seems to be no answer that you or I could come up with that would be taken on by those in power.
Andy
But they never learn do they? Thanks Andy.
Another artwork that gives me many thoughts within it Michael - thank you.
Andy
A useful write M.
You seen Miss Berles lately?!
She's working on a new Sylla Bus.
Before stepping outside your own front door it is prudent to ensure all at home is well...... nuff said?
Nice to see you here again busy boy.
Busy yes. Nuff said dusk.
Fine write, Michel. I love dogs that "Won't Fetch." As a suggestion in your title end with the word "COMPLEX" and think of it as a title for an Anthology. It's that good.
I like the suggestion - great title.
Why be a Devil's Advocate? - From where I sit those questions look spot on, Michael. Great stuff.
BTW: I see they are not yours, and yes. they are complex
Popped in, have you? Gonna stay for a while?
Thanks DD - yes - will be around but posting every day as time is still limited.
... simple as that innit 🙂 enjoyed write through to the very core ...
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