Iraq War Grief Daily Witness (photo) Day 325

by RubDMC Mon Aug 14th, 2006 at 03:21:40 PM EST

this diary is dedicated to all who suffer because of war

we love and support our troops, just as we love and support the Iraqi people - without exception, or precondition, or judgement.

image and poem below the fold

An Iraqi treats a wounded baby at a hospital in the Holy City of Najaf south of Baghdad. A suicide bomber has killed 35 people near one of Shiite Islam's holiest shrines, in what Iraqi leaders branded an attempt to sow sectarian hatred and destroy a fragile peace process.
(AFP/Khodr Abbas)

Iraqi doctors treat an injured baby found alone at the site of a suicide bomber attack in Najaf August 10, 2006.
(Ali Abu Shish/Reuters)

Infant Joy
by William Blake

"I have no name:
I am but two days old."
What shall I call thee?
"I happy am,
Joy is my name."
Sweet joy befall thee!

Pretty joy!
Sweet joy, but two days old.
Sweet Joy I call thee:
Thou dost smile,
I sing the while;
Sweet joy befall thee!
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Iraq War Grief Daily Witness (photo) Day 325 | 4 comments (4 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

for peace (4.00 / 3)

The candle that DianeL first lit many months ago, and which has become such an important part of these diaries since, is still available here.

You can copy that image into your own comment (you can leave it on my server), craft your own image, and/or rate this one - not for mojo, but to leave a small mark after taking this moment - as a sign that you know, but do not approve, and are not resigned.

"It is like trying to ignite - to pass on the responsibilities as much as possible to everyone else." - Ravi Shankar

"...psychopaths have little difficulty infiltrating the domains of...politics, law enforcement, (and) government." Dr. Robert Hare

by RubDMC (rubdmc at yahoodotcom) on Mon Aug 14th, 2006 at 03:22:24 PM EST

peace (4.00 / 3)