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Fanning The Flames

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Written for Weekend Writing Prompt #365
and Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge.
Our write must be 61 words exactly and include
the words ‘pause’ and ‘heroism’. Here’s my flash.

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
Cambridge, England

This weekend in the US we pause to honor all Americans who died in any war while serving in the US Armed Forces.

There have been 108 wars involving the US, including 11 major wars, 4 ongoing. That’s a lot of fighting, bloodshed, death, heroism.

If war is hell, why do we keep fanning the flames? When will we ever learn?

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61 words

Weekend Writing Prompt #365 – Pause
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Heroism

This is “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” by the Kingston Trio

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34 thoughts on “Fanning The Flames”

    1. Perhaps, Dale. History may want to say “Hold on there, toots! Have you forgotten Boudicca, Cleopatra, Bloody Mary, Queen Elizabeth I?”

      There are many powerful women with big balls, then and now. I can think of a few female politicians right here in The States who make me tremble with fear.

      I could be wrong but I don’t think power/politics/war is the last male bastion.

      Peace out, sister! 🕊️

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  10. “Anthem”

    The birds they sang
    At the break of day
    Start again
    I heard them say
    Don’t dwell on what
    Has passed away
    Or what is yet to be.
    Ah the wars they will
    Be fought again
    The holy dove
    She will be caught again
    Bought and sold
    And bought again
    The dove is never free.

    Ring the bells that still can ring
    Forget your perfect offering
    There is a crack a crack in everything
    That’s how the light gets in.

    We asked for signs
    The signs were sent:
    The birth betrayed
    The marriage spent
    Yeah the widowhood
    Of every government
    Signs for all to see.

    https://youtu.be/mDTph7mer3I

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  14. I am afraid Nancy the answer to your question is never. War is too profitable, humans too evil and stupid. Sadly nothing is ever learned That said we must never forget what these young cannon fodder have given for us.

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