"Taxing the Poor," War Poetry, Music by Loreena Mckennitt

[PhreshClect]

The Night Sings Its

[AquarielCharm]

Nice but sorrowful video and lovely poem. I'd like to read more of your poetry Brent.

[kishan89h]

great theme,but no one cares

[RealmOfDestiny]

A haunting reminder of those who pay in blood taxes, a touching poem...Who wins in war ? No one! We can only send a murmered prayer for every soul that has died in the name of war and for their loved ones ...

Thank you, for this heart-felt creativity

Blessings Always

[11xx1]

i love the amalgamation of pictures from different places and the alluring music

[dragonflyNI]

what do you call this song by loreena?

[lyricpoet2002]

Marco Polo, from the Book of Secrets.

[dragonflyNI]

thank you

[bikinmike]

Well done!

[moha0052]

what is the title of the song? lovely song and video!

[lyricpoet2002]

Thanks very much. The song is called "Marco Polo". It is from Loreena Mckennett's CD "The Book of Secrets" The entire CD is excellent....Brent

[moha0052]

thank you:)

[srfned]

As a veteran of both the gulf war and Bosnia all I can say is I guess I cheated the tax man and did not come back home in a body bag. Yet a part of me still died. It all seemed so senseless and arbitrary.

[BuckWayne2u]

At another level, we are ALL empowered with opportunities to change the circumstances of life around us. We unite by our conversations and actions toward others. We sow seeds of hate or peace. I congratulate you on your peaceful and loving spirit. May all your words and endeavors propel your heartfelt notions. I share them. And I thank you for acknowledging me. I extend my love for you and those that are amongst those whom share your heart.

[BuckWayne2u]

As the blood of many stains the hands of the few, it is we who suffer the injustices of the greedy and proud. I salute your statement. I am one of less than 4% of Native Americans left in the USA...this video rings loud! Thank you!

[lyricpoet2002]

Thanks very much. When I wrote this years ago, I did not consider it anti-war statement. I merely wanted to take a look at the human costs of war, especially the costs born by the average soldier in the trenches. I am very grateful to all who have made sacrifices to preserve freedom and just causes. I am equally sickened, however, by the waste of life of these young men throughout history, in all countries and cultures, when the conflict was initiated only by the greed and vanity of rulers.

[tommiji]

Very compelling. A valuable wake up call for those who have ears to listen. Thx.

[lyricpoet2002]

Thank you Cat. Your feedback is appreciated.