1985 – International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War

As nations developed nuclear weapons while saying

This ‘helped’ their security, others who knew were laying

A scientific and medical foundation to speak the truth

To power, destroy the ‘false hope’ messaging and ruse:

Few can scientifically fathom the scope of destruction,

Either by human limits or obfuscation.*

This organization began jointly between American and Russian

Doctors – devoted to fighting the indifference to statements

By politicians and others, “imbibing hatred to war” on,**

Irresponsibly egging Earth’s peoples toward self-destruction.

A million united to study and urge arms abatement,

Following their oath, to warn of what threatens life.***

Their research helped close a door on weapons production,

And their work continues – to reduce the risk of Armageddon.

Published by June Edvenson

I'm a writer and poet, also an American attorney. I live and work in Norway. I enjoy a part-time consulting practice while I appreciate having the time to write poetry and non-fiction, travel, paint and draw. I love nature, writing, cultural touring, and photography, and hope to publish these poems one day as a book.

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