Poetry of War

The British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Jonathan Charles recently reported on poetry penned by the citizens of Afghanistan. He says that in that country poetry is as important as popular film and music is in the West. So this is certainly a nation that is listening to its writers.

“Our Sheikh has put the rider of justice on the back of a stallion without reigns,” says one poet* of American and British troops, declaring their presence ineffectual and their plans aimless. [READ MORE HERE]

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