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A Ukraine Soldier and Russian Soldier Are Transformed

This story tells the reality of the Ukrainian, Russian war. Not all Russian Soldiers want to be there but are forced by their Russian Commanders to fight. This is such a story, the ending will leave you speechless. Alexander like many Russian Soldiers hide a deep secret. A secret that the Russian people in their communities and villages also feel. They are against the War in Ukraine. Many Russians are taking a stand and protesting Putin's evil orders of War. Alexander was different. He was apposed to the war but as a Soldier he had to follow orders or face a Court Martial. As he was taken to Ukraine he was dealing with his feelings inside which he did not share with his fellow soldiers. Mentally he was just going through the motions and was hoping that he would not have to engage in taking of a life. Alexander you see was a devout Christian and he Loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He would pray everyday of going home and avoiding hurting another. Alexander had a Radio he carried with him. He would listen to Sermons that had reached Russia from The U.S. He spoke broken English, and He understood the messages and sermons. His Radio gave him hope during his mission in Ukraine. As they got closer to the fighting Alexander was struggling with his emotions. He did not want to harm anyone but what would he do if he was fired upon. He struggled with his thoughts. Tormented and desperate for an answer, he turned to his radio. It would calm him down and give him hope. Isai was a Ukrainian Soldier fighting for his Country. He was angry at what the Russians had done to his Beautiful Country. He hated the Russians with a passion. Soon Isai would take action for his Country. As the war progressed The Ukrainian Soldiers ambushed Alexanders battalion. They attacked by night using night vision goggles. Alexander was caught by surprise while listening to his Radio and was shot dead by Isai. Isai walked up to the lifeless body and picked up the radio, as the Christian message was on loving your brother. He was perplexed because he respected the Christian people in his village and although he wasn't a believer he admired their kindness toward him as they helped him and other Ukrainian soldiers as they made their way through the Countryside. As he listened to the message he realized the Soldier he had shot was different. He picked up the Radio and asked God for Forgiveness. Isai kept the radio, and Alexander's death transformed him into a new Christian. Michael Tor

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Date: 6/12/2023 12:12:00 PM
Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing this powerful piece. I am sure that many Russian soldiers are conflicted about this horrific war as so many of them are wonderful, generous people, the same as so many Ukranian people. You did a great job with this one.
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Date: 1/27/2023 5:32:00 PM
Maybe this can happen Michael.' Yet can it happen with the so called Leaders.? Thats another thought For me.'
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Date: 2/17/2023 7:59:00 PM
Interesting thought Joe. These leaders need to stop this war instead of fueling it with armaments. It is all planned out. It in my humble opinion is the begining of the end.
Date: 1/27/2023 5:30:00 PM
Maybe this can happen Michael.' Yet can it happen with the so called Leaders.? Thats another thought For me.'
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Date: 1/22/2023 4:25:00 AM
A great romantic poem, Dear Paul! Excellent collaboration! Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 1/23/2023 7:13:00 PM
Thanks for letting me know, Michael. A huge congratulations on your POTW, Dear Poet-Friend! Best wishes ~ Mala
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/23/2023 1:34:00 PM
Hi Mala I think your comment skipped, from Paul to me...
Date: 1/21/2023 8:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW, Michael. A beautiful story of how even in death God can work a miracle. Alexander's life led to Isia's eternal life. Praise God! Thank you for sharing the message through your poetry my dear friend. Bill
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Date: 1/21/2023 8:02:00 PM
Hi Bill. Love your comment Bill. Bill this is a true story. Praise God.
Date: 1/19/2023 12:58:00 PM
Thank you Poetry Soup Team. Your valued work is always appreciated by me and all those you Honor. Thank you again...
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Date: 1/17/2023 12:01:00 PM
Congratulations Michael on POTW, I’m not religious myself, but I totally get the humanity in your work, it’s definitely meant more as a parable, of the bigger hidden picture, cheers David
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/19/2023 11:32:00 AM
Thank you David for your thoughts my friend. Your thoughts are appreciated...
Date: 1/16/2023 6:45:00 PM
Back with BIG congrats on POTW, Michael. Enjoy your week.
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/19/2023 11:32:00 AM
Thank your Vijay sorry for the late response just found out I received this honor.
Date: 1/16/2023 5:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTW! This effort you hit out of the park, a grand slam, well-deserved! Robert
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Date: 1/19/2023 11:39:00 AM
Thank you Robert I found out today sorry for late response.
Date: 1/16/2023 4:20:00 PM
Congratulations on POTW Michael! Hugs
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Date: 1/19/2023 11:39:00 AM
Hi Anaya just found out today sorry for late response...Thank you.
Date: 1/16/2023 2:56:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTW. A sad story but there is a blessed message for each of us. Blessings, Paulette
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Date: 1/19/2023 12:16:00 PM
Thank you Paulette your words mean alot. Blessings...
Date: 1/16/2023 12:24:00 AM
Congrats, my friend, on this POTW! May we ALL learn to love our brothers!! (even our biological ones... lol). Grace and Blessing, gw
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/19/2023 12:09:00 PM
Thank you Gershon. I wasn't aware till today, sorry for late response. Blessings to you my friend.
Date: 1/15/2023 7:38:00 PM
Michael, reading your amazing poem again, and congratulations on receiving the deserving POEM OF THE WEEK honor, Constance
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Date: 1/19/2023 12:10:00 PM
Thank you so much Constance sorry for late response just found out...
Date: 1/15/2023 5:43:00 PM
Michael, this happens today. Many Christians are punished for following Christ. That's wrong in so many ways. Your thoughts tug deeply at my heart. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 1/19/2023 12:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Brandy. God bless you Dear.
Date: 1/15/2023 5:01:00 PM
You captured the pivotal moment in his life that resulted in tremendous change. There are many individuals in Russia who share Alexander's sentiments and do not want to be a part of this battle. Michael, your story tugs at the heartstrings.
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Date: 1/19/2023 12:12:00 PM
Thank you my friend sorry for late response Lasaad.
Date: 1/15/2023 9:02:00 AM
Michael, a powerful story, well done, congratulations on POTW!
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/19/2023 12:13:00 PM
Thank you Tania your words are much appriciated..
Date: 1/15/2023 6:34:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. A great story/write. Yes, I am sure they will talk one day. Have a blessed day writing away.....................
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/19/2023 11:26:00 AM
Thank you Paula for your thoughtful words. God bless you...
Date: 1/15/2023 1:09:00 AM
Back with big congratulations Michael on the honour of POTW, well deserved too. Tom
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Date: 1/19/2023 11:25:00 AM
Tom just realized I had received this Honor sorry for late response. Thank you again for your kind words my friend...
Date: 1/13/2023 1:07:00 PM
This is beautiful Michael, it is an incredible write. The hearts of people, the love of God written on our hearts and yet placed in such a position, wondering how we would fare in such a case. My dad once told me, people on each side had families waiting at home. People are people, war is terrible. He had to fight in WWII, he sometimes had terrible nightmares about it. He said soldiers on the enemy side had to fight or their families would pay with their lives, through torture. Horrible.
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Date: 1/14/2023 7:05:00 PM
Thank you BJ the incredible part of this is that it really happened. I am sure they will meet again in a better place someday. Thanks you for your generous words. Thanks for stopping by. Blessings to you and yours for the New Year my friend...
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Date: 1/13/2023 1:09:00 PM
What you have written is sad, but tinged with a silver lining. The enemies became brothers in a way <3 They will embrace on the other side. What a fabulous write this is.
Date: 1/13/2023 8:49:00 AM
Such a beautiful story, Michael, a fav...A top Ukrainian military advisor said that Russian prisoners fighting with Wagner were being shoved to the front line and "killed in big quantities." publicly executed for not charging into enemy fire! It's insanity...
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Date: 1/14/2023 7:09:00 PM
Thank you Anaya for the favorite and for your insightful coment It is sad how people are sacrificed on both sides of this war. God can only stop this madness, because we are little pawns in their big war. They control the theme and the narrative... Thanks for stopping by Dear Lady...
Date: 1/11/2023 1:18:00 PM
Beautifully told. I've a similar experience in regards in changing my outlook on a group of people. I had always been taught by family members that the Ukranian East Orthodox Christians were all brutal antiemetic's, but now they are regarded as some of the least antisemitic people in the world and idolize a Jewish president that they elected. A lovely Christian write. Robert
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/11/2023 3:57:00 PM
Thank you Robert. Your insight is always appreciated by me. Your detailed knowledge of history and events truly impresses me. You have a lot to share. You should write some political Poems and stories would love to read your perspective of truth. Thank you for your comment, I always look forward to reading them...
Date: 1/11/2023 12:58:00 PM
WOW!!! What a story/write. One radio/man to save another life. I wonderful if Alexander watched down from heaven. Have a blessed day.............
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Date: 1/11/2023 3:53:00 PM
Thank you Paula for your kind words I am sure they will meet someday but it will be not in war but in Gods Love...It is so nice to see you...
Date: 1/11/2023 7:21:00 AM
Michael, wow, what a sad yet beautifully penned poem full of emotions! There are many soldiers in this war like Alexander and Isai, who could have been friends but they are commanded to kill or face punishment, in Alexander's case probably death by his own people, you have showed us the sad humanity and sadness of war for the soldiers forced to kill, but the best part is that Isai was changed forever by faith, Constance
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Date: 1/11/2023 3:51:00 PM
Yes Constance you are spot on with your comment. I hope you are doing well and I wish you a much better New Year with God's blessings...
Date: 1/11/2023 4:22:00 AM
There are pivotal moments in our lives that truly change us this one was a life changing event for him, nicely written and expressed, loved it ,
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Date: 1/11/2023 3:50:00 PM
Thank you Vie, for your kind words...
Date: 1/10/2023 11:22:00 AM
Fascinating history and what’s going on today, Panagiota
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Michael Tor
Date: 1/11/2023 3:49:00 PM
Thanks Pangie. I appreciate your comment...
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