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They Gave Us A War That Nobody Wanted

By Patrick O'Donnell

I

They gave us a war that nobody wanted
The warnings unheard or simply discounted
The men of the Pentagon surely undaunted
Gave us a war that nobody wanted

II

The weapons of war are tested and counted
Military hardware displayed and dismounted
Allies ignored and the enemy taunted
They gave us a war that nobody wanted

III

Divisions of men and weaponry flaunted
Ships tanks and planes in quantity granted
By death and destruction civilians are haunted
They gave us a war that nobody wanted

IV

Prime ministers presidents and generals have ranted
Television pictures and news are being slanted
Voices are raised and slogans are chanted
They gave us a war that nobody wanted

V

High powered weapons and missiles are vaunted
The guns have been fired and the bombs have been planted
All shall be well when the foe is surmounted
They gave us a war that nobody wanted

VI

When the conflict is over and the story recounted
We'll forget the destruction and horror implanted
But remember the soldiers and statesman enchanted
By this terrible war that nobody wanted

(Poem's source : [link])


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This drawing is the CD cover I realized for HAW (Hastings Against War) and Child Victims of War [link].

17th November - Hastings Against War - in aid of
Child Victims of War - presents a second day of
music to raise further awareness of this charity,
and the work it is doing.

You can read more info about this event on Robert Hill's website : [link]

And you can listen "Hastings Against War CD" here : [link] (The CD can be purchased there as well)

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Child Victims of War (www.childvictimsofwar.org)
supports the right of the Iraqi child to a healthy and happy childhood by working with local communities to monitor children's rights; research the environmental effects of war; support advocacy campaigns, and help build and
equip children's medical and rehabilitation centres.

Hastings Against War (hastingsagainstwar@yahoo.co.uk)
formed in February 2003 when local peace campaigners and anti-war activists joined to oppose the invasion of Iraq. Working locally, and making links with other national groups, Hastings Against War continues to hold information stalls, petitions, public meetings and demonstrations to oppose
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.