The Kolog

Supposedly, the mission was accomplished years ago; nevertheless, U.S. combat troops withdrew from Iraq last night.

Lest we forget, America’s conflict in Iraq was waged for too many years.  Indeed, too many have died; and yes, we have another quagmire to deal with in Afghanistan, but one mess is better than two.

Like you, I am grateful for those proud soldiers who can return home after serving so many tours so gallantly in Iraq.  Needless to say, you have served your country more than any of us previliged-homesteaders will know.  Thank you; and while battles still wage on around the world, may we take this moment to lament those who fell so we may live in peace.

God bless.

Despite the risk of self-aggrandizing, I’d like to commemorate this historical moment in history with a song, “Upon Report of War,” which I wrote when watching (from the comfort of my home in Arlington, VA, mind you) the U.S. invasion of Iraq:

Pawns parade upon tv
Transmitted across the world
In real time
Nothing seems the same
To the pawns on parade
The pawns on parade
The pawns on parade
Again.

Digging in friendly ‘tories
The voice on the ground
Exclaiming what cannot be explained
To the pawns on parade
The pawns on parade
The pawns on parade
For You And Me.

Are we meant all sights to see
The winds of war they’ve always whirled
In real time
YOU ASK
What cannot seem the same
And
I Say
The poor boys on parade
Oh, the poor boys on parade
Oh, the poor pawns on parade
AGAIN.