So Many Coincidences

So many coincidences,
How we treat the children today,
The pornography of our war.

At home we just drain their health care*,
Abroad we just blow off their limbs,
So many coincidences.

A Twelve-year-old boy took the stand,
Poor Graeme Frost; they dragged him through dirt,
The pornography of our war.

For what crime did he deserve this?
For living victims, children are,
So many coincidences.

The Iraqi boy lies wounded,
Poor nameless child, his head is gashed,
The pornography of our war.

They can’t face the casualties,
So they relish attacking them,
The pornography of our war,
So many coincidences.

Joe Lehman 10/18/07


*Health deal sought after veto upheld

By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent 18 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House failed on Thursday to override President Bush's veto of a politically popular children's health bill, and the White House instantly called for compromise talks on a replacement.

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