By Steve Rodriguez
List of operational code names reads
like a best hits collection. Just Cause
and Desert Storm titles evoking
nostalgic memories of victory.
Not so much Iraqi Freedom, begun
with WMD promises and statues
toppled. Surging to a crescendo,
then lingering like a bad relationship.
Enduring Freedom now resonates
in such ironic style. Conjuring up
images of early victory followed
by a long, slow humble slog.
Restore Hope included. Nearly
forgotten episode, conducted when
starving Somalis were viewed
as brethren instead of garbage.
Oldies added for Boomer appeal.
Linebacker, and extended play Eagle Pull
Eagle Claw renditions, recalling
encounters with feisty adversaries.
Recent track – Epic Fury – performed live,
accompanied by Kid Rock. Last minute
addition to the compilation. Projecting
an infusion of death dispensing rock,
a macho attitude rhythm. No more
nice guy designations. Relying
now on tones reminiscent of UFC
matches and Capitol mob incursions.
Imagine Pentagon strategists presently
creating new two-word combinations
for a Rolling Thunder-like revue planning
stops in Greenland, Cuba, and Colombia.
Epstein Fury works for me…
Epstein Distraction