Time Alters Nothing (poem) by Lisa Hilbers on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 17, 2006

Now this is some good stuff, Lisa, and knowing your background, the poem is that much more powerful.

Who lied? All we know is what we were told-

This line is more true than most Americans, especially strongly patriotic Americans, wish to admit. When you've been on the inside of goverment or worked any part of the government machine, especially divisions connected to the military, you learn soon enough that smoke and mirrors is the name of the game. Often tricks are played in the guise of "protecting the public from itself." Full disclosure is not an option. Sometimes these secrets genuinely protect us because to tell us would mean tipping the nation's hand to its enemies; often they only protect the decision makers. I don't care who's in office. I take everything with a whopping dose of salt, and thank God that His spirit still contends with man. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher

Reviewed on February 14, 2006

This is a most excellent work, you are a true master and so right!
Birgit and Roger

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy

Reviewed on February 13, 2006

Lisa, with 8 generations of soldiers in my family, I cannot but love this piece. I understand the feelings well. War is never about freedom, it's about bottom lines, greed and power to those who desire it, and that knowledge is kept from those who have to fight it, or lose a loved one to it. If it weren't they'd never show up to die for someone else's greed.

Well written piece. Good Job.

Bobbi

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 12, 2006

First off Lisa you know how to write about war better than anyone I know. Also, Jerry's comments mirror my thoughts.When I saw last night that the Iraqi's don't want to fight, that they take the pay they get then quit and never come back, it made me so angry, I screamed enough already! We can't desert them, but we can find a better way to help, and start pulling our troops back. There has to be more concern for our military than what they are getting. Your voice echoes mine and I thank you for speaking out!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

I can feel the anger in your words. And right you are in your expression, and in your feelings. Very powerful piece of writing.

Carmen

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

A powerful voice, Lisa, it seems to me, against going to war without utmost provocation, i.e., as it was in Afghanistan. Beyond that, we've bogged down into a civil war between religious factions in Iraq. Our soldiers fighting to spread democracy and freedom of expression in Iraq? Tell that to the Iraqi mobs (among other Islamics) calling for the heads (literally) of Denmark's free press for publishing some satiric cartoons of Mohammad. Is there any hope that Western education will turn 7 centuries of Eastern tradition around during George Bush's term of office? That's why your poem is so pertinent and appropo.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

What is war good for........abosolutely nothing.......a song that stayed strong in my mind. This will stay strong in my mind as well. Its time we learn a new lesson :-)

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

War and dark poetry your best pieces ever!!

Most powerfuk Lisa!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

This is a real tripple jab to the gut, Lisa. It is war, in all of its nasty, unthinkable, back-stabbing glory, it is war. The deals are cut...promise me your vote on this and I will see that what you want slips through without a hitch and our soldiers go marching on... into oblivion with their benefits being ripped from under them. Their butt is on the line and when they get home, there will be little to show for it. I do understand that there is a lot of evil in this world who would like nothing better than to bring the USA to its knees, and if our people continue to align with them, then they will all get their wish and the words liberty and freedom will become something we read about in history books, that is, if we are allowed to read history books. It is those brave men and women who defend all that we hold near and dear, and they are keeping the bulk of this fight off of American soil. If people can't see that and don't want to support that, they might as well get on the bus and join the other side because they are the enemies of freedom. Excellent and powerful write, Lisa. Thank you for saying what needs to be said.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

Yes Lisa this is one of your most powerful and deepest messages against the insanity of man that you have offered up to us. If we are not touched by this then we are not husbands, wifes,mothers. fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles nieces and nephews to our young. They deserve more...

Felix

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

Lisa,

WOW. Power and righteous anger in your pen...while we go about our daily lives, our men and women are battling more than wars; they're battling apathy at home. An excellent, thought provoking, needed piece; thank you for remembering for those who've forgotten or choose to.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

One word, Lisa...WOW!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on February 11, 2006

When you write of armed conflict--okay war--you shine. Seems you might be just a little pissed at the whole shooting match. Me too. I am getting to where the word politican is a four-letter one and stinks to high heaven. Even faithful patroits like me have to walk around shaking my head because of the GAMES which HAVE to be played, so it seems, in Washington. What REALLY pisses me off is that American's are more concerned with who will win on "America's Idol," than the fact that we are in the fight for our very soul, on the homefront with the seculars, and on the battleground overseas. We just cannot be bothered with reality, no matter how damn many reality shows we "watch." Stirred me up, Lisa. That is what you can do and I applaud you for that talent.