Global Situation
Afghanistan
And all around;
Mass fleeing,
Caused
By wars
Imposed
By us –
There has
To be a downfall,
Short-term windfalls
Notwithstanding.
Really,
How dare we
Indulge in self-deceit,
No self insight
And not expect
The stars to fall
On Alabama?
©Global Situation 2.17.2008
Defiant Doggerel; Our Times, Our Culture; War Book;
Arlene Corwin
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