Who Cares?
We sit at home in our cosy chairs
sneer at the soldiers, in their camoflauge greens
think to ourselves it's not our war
oil is the ultimate gain for greed
land, uranium, every darn thing
except human life
Gold mines, Diamond Mines, Copper mines
salt if it were worth a pinch
we'd fight over that too
a thimble full of Goat manure
if it were found to be worth a toss
It's all well and good
to sit back in our cosy chairs
with all the answers
and none at all in reality...
Till you meet someone who has served
in real life combat situations
who has done the hard yard
survived to tell the tale...
attitude change, reality check,
the cosy chair takes on new dimensions
complacency ceases with realization
these guys are human beings
putting their life and limb on the line
all the while longing for a cosy chair
but brave and decent enough
to not commondeer
so who cares?
They Care!
Listen to their stories and never ever again sneer!
Ch'erie de Perrot
Copyright 2008
CAL Copyright Australia Ltd
All Rights Reserved
THANK YOU!
Thank you Ch'erie this penning gets right to the point, true issues.
Continued blessings and enlightenments,
~Gwendolyn
(Don't pay attention to people with bad attitudes.)
Mary
In any case I could care less, it's not about being a marvellous writer, it's about projecting the depth of feeling within. HUH.. Fair go eh!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Sandie May Angel :o)
Regis
Fee
Oh. My. Gosh!!!!!!!! Shivers are running up and down my spine - such a moving tribute to those who serve - this daughter of/sister of/niece of/cousin of Veterans, as well as a Veteran, herself, will remember - thank you - well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D *SALUTE*
Newfie Hugs, Rose