The new meaning of Baghdad

Mairead Byrne poem on Baghdad was interesting and I found it relevant in todays situation. However, I feel her referencing Baghdad negatively almost seems like propaganda. Baghdad is a beautiful city and although I have never been there I have found the word to know have so many bad connotations. She plays off those to add drama to her poem yet does not really engage me as the listener. I was not able to relate.

Daniel Corrigan