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Uncertain Wonders
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a poem that I wrote before the war and just used in a blog. thought I would just repost it while I had it in hand.



Uncertain Wonders

The guns are locked and loaded,
Troops are dug into the ground.
It appears that in the world,
Another tyrant needs brought down.

The men await their orders,
Their all, prepared to give.
But the wars already started,
Among the people where we live.

Americans fight with one another,
Are we right or are we wrong?
That we should learn to mind our business,
And stay home where we belong.

But I wonder just what we would think,
If the truth we really knew?
What goes on beyond that border?
If they were free to share their views.

Would they gladly face the danger,
If war will set them free?
Do the benefits outweigh the cost,
If free they all can be?

What will the people have to say?
When freely they can speak.
Will they be relieved to see us?
Or will they spit upon our cheek?

Will their words be bitter toward us?
“Go back home where you belong!”
Or haunting words echoed from Auschwitz
“What took you guys so long?”

© Jack Roberts – March 11, 2003


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 Reviews of "Uncertain Wonders"
Reviewed by Dana Matthews (Reader)
Reviewed on November 28, 2004
If we do not learn from history
We will repeat it...

Your poem is fantastic. It blends
a very deep sense of responibility
into the reading.

D a n a

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 28, 2004
very effective and well written ...

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on November 28, 2004
Jack, without doubt there will be some on both sides...those were excellent questions before it started..they are excellent questions after it started..and hopefully some day we'll know the answers..but today, we still have not began to collect them.
Enjoyed Jack!

Lisa

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 28, 2004
Excellently written Jack!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on November 27, 2004
Excellent capture of the questions involved, Jack!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 27, 2004
Jack this is one of the best I've read regarding war
You capture the dilemma and do it with the grace
of fine poetry in rhythm and rhyme! Bravo!

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on November 27, 2004
You caught the dilemma of compassionate humanity, Jack, damned if we do, damned if we don't. The form and cadence combine to create a mood of stress and anxiety and your questions are all very valid and deserving of answers. But, who has the answers?

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on November 27, 2004
This is excellent, Jack. The questions still remain. Until all this is settled, I believe that the majority of the people will remain silent. Their fears of being hunted down by the terrorists, a conditioned reality.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on November 27, 2004
omg jack
i don't read war poetry
but since it was you......well I had to see where it was going.......

ok

I am saving this.........
its sort of comforting.......since my son is over there........
ty..........hugs........A


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