The Angel of Death Meets The Preseident of the U.S., Jean Jones poetry

“Never ever withdraw troops without drawing blood. Credibility
is at stake. Listen to me. Peace is not in our time.
Our self-interest determines war. Your secretary of state
Is correct; the economy does need a boost. What if
Roosevelt had declared war in ’39? The depression
Would have ended then. I, God, am telling you: listen
To no one. Only you know best. War is inevitable,” and
With that, the President heaved a sigh of relief. His
Conscience was now cleared, and he could now face Congress.

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