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Words are bold, sometimes
writ large so we don't miss them
they shout loud to us
young people are bold
sometimes brazen and foolish
bold without wisdom
our leaders are bold
and their bold has brought us war
where is the wisdom?
little kids are bold
they try to do things and learn
from things that don't work
the things that cause pain
become that which they avoid
bold becomes a tool
what tools do they use?
those we have chosen to lead
what things do they learn?
discipline? respect?
humbleness? One thing well done -
they shout loud to us.
The above is a Friday Haiku and 100 Word Challenge (the subject of the challenge is 'bold') all rolled into one. I don't usually get political - or apolitical. As a Viet Nam Veteran, I saw too many young men die. At the time, I thought there was a reason to be there. As a now older man I see little reason for war and no reason to sacrifice the lives of our young men and women. I suppose my objections will fall on deaf ears. I will not be able to make any difference. Man has always fought wars. And I guess they always will. And young people will die. You would think the 'older, wiser' people who lead them to war would know better. I do.
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This is a wonderful post! It really is amazing what time, grace, and age will do to our perspectives, and how sometimes those things are trampled upon. I didn't realize you were in Vietnam. Thank you for serving our country... and thank you for your conscientious objections.
Thank you, Binkster.
What an excellent Haiku. Superb...
I had no idea you were in Vietnam. Thank you for for serving our country. You raise such a great point, and couldn't agree more.
Well said....
I think you make a difference every day, Lou. :-) The voice you give life speaks wisdom, indeed.
I love your 100 Word Haiku - you did a wonderful job!
I may have missed you mentioning Vietnam before, and I'm sorry, but I would like to tell you that your service is appreciated.
And here I am to add the silly....
Why didn't you do the haiku about me!!!!!!
(seriously, that was magnificent. I read it 3 times)
You never know what difference your words might make.
One thing's for sure, your words are oh so true.
Why the older men leading the young ones to war?
Ask the purse in their pockets.....
:(
... you would think that they would know better...
A brilliant post Lou, thanks...
Sandy: Thank you. You had no idea, because I've never mentioned it out here before.
Lotus: Thanks. Combining the two - haiku and 100 Word Challenge - was fun. I'm glad that it turned out as well as it did. And you didn't miss it. I never mentioned it.
Kelley: Next Friday's Haiku will be about you.
Nicole: Never, never look for motives. You will become disillusioned.
Elissa: Thanks.
Great Haiku... powerful.
Holy cow. I thought about about the 100-word challenge and then thought nah, haiku is good enough for me. You floored me with that. Plus, another haiku too elsewhere. I read that one too. Well done you!
Anne: Thank you. Would that it were powerful enough to make a difference.
Siobhan: The 100 word Haiku is a real challenge, I can tell you. It is NOT what I started out to do - it just worked out that it was possible, so I made it work. this time. I don't know if I would be able to do it again.
Powerful wisdom, Lou. You write beautifully and I enjoy reading your thoughts.
Wow. This is amazing. Really wonderful, and thoughtful and insightful. I am impressed.
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