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A Wish For Peace To Appease

A heartfelt tribute to Ukraine and its people, and all other nations and their citizens, for patriotically defending their motherland against tyranny and cruelty. A Wish For Peace To Appease It will be light soon, yet an upheaval devastates to extremes Time sadly blanket bleakness on landscapes and of the living Finding serenity missing, tears upon cheeks flow into ravines A pledge corroded without a word, no whisper, nor a warning Rippling wave of human despair triggered by war heightened Fear inundated with rage the gleam of the sun cannot soothe Battered fragments of hope palpable in the eye of the pained In essence, dejection needing real salvation, remain resolute Casualties in armed conflicts derails even the most tenacious The innocence of youth deprived of innate maternal embrace Ambiguity is a lingering reality to those in the midst of chaos While peace seems elusive, a unifying force unveils the maze To patriots needing to depose autocrat invading their country Crafting silver bullets aimed at vile men flaunting supremacy My heartened spirit stands alongside and honor their bravery They will undeniably reclaim freedom with dignity, in victory! 10/10/2022 1:24 P.M. Aboard cruise liner: "Rhapsody of the Seas" Athens, Greece

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Robert Gorelick

Date: 11/21/2022 3:48:00 PM

Let us stand steadfast with our Ukranian friends and their dauntless resistance to Putin's aggression. Your reference to the cruise liner 'Rhapsody Of The Seas' and my search took me to your piano playing on Youtube. Enjoyed your rendition of "New York On My Mind" Robert

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/22/2022 6:21:00 PM

Thaks so much for empathizing with the Ukrainians. I truly believe that good, in the end, will triumph. I also really appreciate your fine comment regarding my video on Youtube. One of my listeners is responsible for uploading it. Cheers Robert!

Ken Rone

Date: 11/21/2022 9:47:00 AM

Anselmo - I commend your tribute to the brave women and men fighting to save their homeland from the war criminal. "If i don't die crying its because that I have got no eyes". Enjoy what you can of your cruise and keep writing. Best - Ken

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/22/2022 6:15:00 PM

A humble thank you to you Ken! I, as you, admire the bravery and tenacity of the Ukrainian people. I have friends who are in-country fighting, and friends who cannot go home because of the conflict. I feel deeply for them. I'm so sorry that you have a major issue with your vision. My last cruise contract was in the Mediterranean and Israel. I did have a good time performing on board the ship. Thanks for egging me to keep using my pen and laptop. Cheers...ab

Valsa George

Date: 11/21/2022 3:26:00 AM

A powerful write from a poet whose heart is torn by the suffering and misery around. With your sympathies and prayers for the aggrieved, we also join. The Ukrainians have put up an enduring resistance against the cruelties of the diabolic attacks of Russia. Let us hope that justice and fairness will win at the end !

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/22/2022 6:05:00 PM

A sincere thank you Valsa, for expressing your sympathy to the Ukrainians. I have friends from there who sadly cannot go home because of the chaos, not able to hug their loved ones. I dream that in the near future, they will...ab

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/20/2022 11:04:00 PM

Anselmo, your remarkable poem is a great tribute to the courage and steadfast resistance of the Ukrainian people, in the face of great odds. Blessings

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/22/2022 5:56:00 PM

I thank you so much for empathizing and making a warm comment Evelyn! The Ukrainians need as much support as they may be able to get. Their freedom and way of life is in a precarious balance...ab

Gary Radice

Date: 11/20/2022 4:41:00 AM

I can only echo your heartfelt sentiments of your poetic words and echo what has already been said by others in their comments below, Anselmo. This is just superb writing. I was also intrigued by your reference to the cruise liner 'Rhapsody Of The Seas' and my search took me to your piano playing on Youtube. That too, was fantastic!! Cheers - Gary

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/20/2022 8:02:00 PM

So grateful for your comments; on the poem and my performance. Yes, I've been in the music field forever,(too many years, I've lost count!) Lol. Years of entertaining on cruise vessels. I remember once home porting in Southampton and another in Harwich. Had a great time. Cheers Gary!...ab

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/19/2022 4:11:00 PM

A touching ode to Ukraine and its people, Anselmo. Thank you. This is an outstanding piece of writing: "In the midst of the mayhem and slaughter, triumph is within reach."

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/19/2022 6:53:00 PM

Thank you Lasaad. I prefer to think and always side with righteousness overcoming adversity...ab

Joseph May

Date: 11/19/2022 1:17:00 PM

A powerful write, Amid the chaos and carnage victory is in sight...

Anselmo Boles
Date: 11/19/2022 1:28:00 PM

I believe that perseverance will trounce arrogance. Thank you for chiming in Joseph!...ab