Michael Hoban, Ph.D.

Children crying
Soldiers dying
In a strange and far off land.

Bullets killing
Bombs so chilling
This the work of our own hand.

It is we who have invaded
Shamed ourselves at every step.
Arrogance, deceit, dishonor,
These our tools of disrespect.

Yes, our leaders have betrayed us.
Sold their souls for desert oil.
They have shamed our mighty nation.
Brought dishonor to our soil.

Michael Hoban, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of the City University of NY
He can be reached at mike_hoban@msn.com.