Because of War, My Dear

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    War, proud we should be of those who have fought wot keep this country free, and humbled by those who gave their life for the same reason. I just recently buried a family member who was killed is this crazy war we are in. His little child asked pretty much these very questions. This poem is in his and his daughters memory.

    Because of War, My Dear

     Why has my Father changed?
    Why can't he see or hear me?
    Why doesn't he remember me?
    Because of war, my dear.

    Why does he look so funny?
    Why does he look so strange?
    Tell me, please, tell me.
    Because of war, my dear.

    Why isn't there an eye?
    And why hasn't he an ear?
    Why, why, why?
    Because of war, my dear.

    Why does Father lie so silent;
    Shedding nary a tear?
    Why is he so still?
    Because of war, my dear.

    Why is he in a black box?
    Why are these people here?
    Why don't they welcome Father back?
    Because of war, my dear.

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    ApaqRasgirl commented on Because of War, My Dear

    07-17-2010

    oh wow, that was truly a sad heartfelt piece dear friend, great write, thanks for sharing this with us. love asha
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    Tigcateyes

    07/18/2010

    Thank you for your kind an generous words. I am glad that you enjoyed it. Blessed Be.

    rsalassi commented on Because of War, My Dear

    07-17-2010

    As sad an indictment against war as ever I read. My heart breaks when I encounter a surviving child (especially one too young to fully comprehend how stupid grown-ups can be), whose lost innocence becomes the cost for fighting abroad.
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    Tigcateyes

    07/18/2010

    Yes, it was hard to see the little ones who did not understand and most of the adults that didn't take the time or concern for them to help them undersand. I took them aside and talked with them and let them ask me their questions. Hence, that is where this poem came from. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Blessed Be.

    dancinghawk commented on Because of War, My Dear

    07-11-2010

    eloquent and to the point ... and timely, unfortunately, in any time ... but that makes it a classic ... this could be a conversation in Greece, 200 B.C. ... there is no peace through war ... glad to make a connection! nice piece! -dh
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    Tigcateyes

    07/11/2010

    Thank you for your gracious words. Yes, you are right about the time line and about no peace through war. Always glad to make a connection. Thanks again. Blessed Be

    Rhymer commented on Because of War, My Dear

    07-10-2010

    Sad write and a solemn reminder of the many fathers who came back from war injured and maimed, mentally vanquished and to many returning to be buried 10 from me.
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    Tigcateyes

    07/11/2010

    Thank you so much for your kind words and you humble me with your vote. Yes, sad and solemn but a write that I couldn't help but do with it happening so close in my family. Thank you again. Blessed Be

    sequelrio commented on Because of War, My Dear

    07-10-2010

    You gave me goosebumps! Good one! Just the though of losing someone dear is bad and you made me feel that I was one of the people on the background while this is all happening.
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    Tigcateyes

    07/11/2010

    I appreciate your kind words and gkad that I was able to take you there for a moment and glad that you understood. Thanks again. Blessed Be.

    Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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