Poor Iraqis by Francis Duggan

So many poor people in Iraq have died
A principle basic freedom to them has been denied
To live for to die in an natural way
For the mistakes of others with their lives they did pay
Those who talk of Iraqi freedom have got it all wrong
To those who live in fear freedom cannot belong
The invasion of Iraq it was based on a lie
For such an act of deception how many must die
The killings and maimings doubtless will go on
Long after the invaders have packed up and gone
Back to where they came from and from warring take a break
But their leaders will never admit their mistake
Of invading a Nation from their shores far away
And for the mistakes of others poor Iraqis must pay.

brian (189.170.31.126) -- Thursday, June 28 2007, 03:58 pm

Iraq
they were paying an even steeper price by having to live under Saddams fear. Even with us there they are much better off. If we leave now someone else will take Saddams place so we must stay in order to help.

tricia (69.18.236.199) -- Saturday, June 30 2007, 02:33 am

pondering
this poem is touching and full of emotion. I like it yet I am not feeling the sorrow due to my own views. but it is a really good poem.

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