Dilemma. Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

Afghanistan where young men die,
protecting us from terrorists
Here normal rules do not apply.
But still the powers that be insist.

They will not change their strategy.
They are convinced they are correct.
Although it’s obvious to see
things do not go as they expect.

Afghanistan has never been
conquered throughout history
The facts can be clearly seen.
There really is no mystery.

The tribal chieftains rule their fiefs
exert supreme authority.
Contrary to western beliefs
There’s little probability

That outside forces will prevail
against Afghani stubbornness.
It seems that we are doomed to fail.
Although we have made some progress

How many more lives must be lost
before we decide to withdraw
Why should our young men bear the cost
of fighting someone else’s war.

Friday,23 July 2010
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