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Russia's losses have been greater with their Ukrainian invasion Compared to nine years in Afghanistan, another miscalculation Many towns and cities in Ukraine are now being taken back As Ukrainian defenders launch, a devastating counter attack. At a river in the Donbas region the Russians tried to cross But were met with fierce resistance and suffered a great loss An entire Russian battalion with tanks and vehicles too Have met with a horrific end, as Ukrainian missiles flew. How many more losses can the cowardly Russians take? But they'll never admit, that they have made a grave mistake Their substandard ageing weapons are being put to the test And are no match for NATO weapons, which are simply the best. The first war criminal is in the dock, and his trial is underway For an act of cold blooded murder and with his freedom he'll pay He'll no doubt serve time in a prison cell ,for a very long time But surely that is too lenient and he should be hung for his crime. Russia will never conquer Ukraine and it's a war they won't win The civilised world is sending a clear message to Vladimar Putin Russia's botched invasion has now caused NATO to expand Two more countries will now join the alliance, Sweden and Finland. Russia is threatening the West and NATO, saying it may go nuclear It's just sabre rattling on their part and they're trying to instil fear Even if they launched their missiles, it would invoke article five The Russian state would cease to exist and they wouldn't survive. Russia should now do the honourable thing and admit defeat And for Putin to give the order to his forces, in Ukraine to retreat Acts of aggression won't be tolerated and the west will not give way And if you invade a peaceful country, then a high price you will pay. Written 15th May 2022

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Date: 6/5/2022 10:58:00 AM
Keep them coming, Tom. You make my day with your updates in poetic form. Bill
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Date: 6/6/2022 12:13:00 AM
Thank you very much Bill, three months it has been going on now, there is a danger of it slipping away and becoming the forgotten war. I hate injustice of any kind and will continue to write about it. Tom
Date: 5/22/2022 10:00:00 AM
This brings to mind what Bea Arthur used to say on the Golden Girls when someone did something she didn't like. "GOD WILL GET YOU FOR THAT." And He will punish Putin for what he is doing.I have to agree with Jennifer as she likens Putin to One Madman. If you remember, Hitler was a small, strange looking, funny little man too and look at the horror he caused. But God got him in the end. Lets hope He doesn't wait too long with Putin. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/22/2022 10:07:00 AM
Thank you Judy, I believe that one day we will face God and explain our actions. Putin is destined for hell and will burn for eternity, there was no justification for what he has done. He's caused the deaths of thousands. Tom
Date: 5/22/2022 9:35:00 AM
Wow Tom, you say things as they really are I love your poetic reports which you create with such flair. We also watch CNN and SKY news every night - It makes us both sad, but all good things come to those who wait, and especially thee Ukranians' who have suffered and gone through hell because of one MADMAN!!!! Blessings Jennifer.
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Date: 5/22/2022 9:38:00 AM
Thank you very much Jennifer its heartbreaking watching the news and Ukraine deserves all the help we can provide them. Tom
Date: 5/20/2022 12:10:00 PM
Good political work you have penned in this one. Sad that the war continues and so many people are being affected by the cost, lives lost and injured soldiers and civilians. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara
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Date: 5/20/2022 12:15:00 PM
Thank you very much Sara, Ukraine wasn't the pushover he thought it would be and he's paying a high price for it now. Tom
Date: 5/20/2022 5:08:00 AM
Tom.....Back to your poem with hearty congratulations ! Something to be proud of .....
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Date: 5/20/2022 6:03:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Valsa. Much appreciated, have a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 5/20/2022 4:05:00 AM
Hi Sir Tom…..belated congratulations on a great POTD! Well deserved even though you like Marmite!! Cheers Debx
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Date: 5/20/2022 4:08:00 AM
Lol, thanks Deb, hear Putin is angry because the west has stopped imports of marmite into Russia. Tom
Date: 5/19/2022 6:29:00 PM
Belated congratulations on your POTD honor Tom. Time slips away so quickly these days. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 5/20/2022 1:47:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Connie, you're right and I find since I retired there isn't enough hours in the day. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/19/2022 12:36:00 PM
Congrats on POTD TOM! Another beautifully compiled poem! Yes, Ukraine is proving to the world that it can stand up to a bully and the bully has to turn back!! Let us hope, it is soon!
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Date: 5/19/2022 2:05:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Krish, you cant help but admire the brave Ukrainians. Hope you had a lovely time away. Tom
Date: 5/19/2022 12:32:00 PM
Great pen Tom, superbly penned with nice imagery and insightfulness.you really say what we are so feeling about the situation. Hope all is good with you, Gordon
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Date: 5/19/2022 2:03:00 PM
Thank you very much Gordon, hard to believe its going on not too far away. Warming up nicely here, hope it is for you. Tom
Date: 5/19/2022 9:45:00 AM
Tom, my sincere congratulations on being awarded Poem of the Day. The patriotism of the Ukrainian people is preventing them from lowering the hefty price that they are now paying. Another magnificent piece of writing, this time on the effects of an unnecessary war.
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Date: 5/19/2022 10:03:00 AM
Thank you very much Lasaad, Putins great miscalculation was he thought he could just walk in and set up government in Ukraine, not taking into account the patriotic Ukrainians. Tom
Date: 5/19/2022 8:17:00 AM
Making the rounds of PS today, Tom, and smiled to see your potd take its rightful place. I had to comment on today's potd. I hope you're well.
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Date: 5/19/2022 8:46:00 AM
Thank you very much Lin, im fine and I hope you are too. Tom
Date: 5/18/2022 6:48:00 AM
Back with HUGE congratulations, my dearest friend, Tom! Blessings!
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Date: 5/18/2022 7:28:00 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Demetrios, much appreciated. Tom
Date: 5/18/2022 4:02:00 AM
Another powerful poem, Tom, congratulations on a well deserved POTD:) I am fine by God's grace, don't find much time for PS as life has gotten busy...
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Date: 5/18/2022 7:27:00 AM
Thank you very much Jo for your congrats. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 8:34:00 PM
"Russia will never conquer Ukraine." I completely agree. *Putin* thinks he has enough power to do so. He's in for a rude awakening, it's not gonna happen. When the time is right, he will get what's coming to him. Such a powerful write. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 5/17/2022 11:35:00 PM
Thank you very much Brandy, we've seen them come and go, Hitler, Sadam and ISIS, they eventually run out of road. I believe in karma. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 5:54:00 PM
He must pay the price for hs crimes, Congrats on POTD Tom
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Date: 5/17/2022 11:33:00 PM
Thank you very much Joseph, he'll gets what's coming to him, there's no way he'll get away with his crimes. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 4:59:00 PM
Another magnificent poem you’ve written for the horror of the war on Ukraine Tom. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
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Date: 5/17/2022 11:32:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Belle, I hope you and your husband are doing well. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 4:16:00 PM
Excellent lesson in current events, and a wonderful example of historic poetry! Congratulations on POTD Tom!
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Date: 5/17/2022 4:21:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Anaya, still cant believe what that Russian scum have done to a peaceful nation. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 4:11:00 PM
Right up there with the Charge Of The Light Brigade. This poem deserves to be remembered! Congrats on POTD! Robert
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Date: 5/17/2022 4:14:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Robert, while Putin keeps fighting I'll keep on writing. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 2:45:00 PM
many congrats on a very well deserved POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:24:00 PM
Thank you very much Jan, glad to see you back, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 1:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Tom! Great accounting and writing. :)Paulette
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:24:00 PM
Thank you very much Paulette, I'm pleased that you liked it. Enjoy your day. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 1:12:00 PM
'Russia's botched invasion has now caused NATO to expand.' Incredible piece of writing depicting the Russia-Ukrainian war. Well articulated poem Tom.
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:23:00 PM
Thank you very much Mwila, it's a great injustice inflicted on the Ukrainian people and I'll keep writing to support them. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 12:30:00 PM
Very deserving potd, Tom, congratulations!1
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:21:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Michelle, much appreciated. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 12:07:00 PM
Congratulations for POTD Tom :)
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:21:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Heidi, hope your day is going well. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 12:06:00 PM
Congrats on your POTD, Tom, with your well-written sum of events. I'm always saddened by war, but the war crimes against the Ukrainian people are shocking and heartbreaking. I pray Putin pays the highest price. Enjoy your honor. Blessings, Rhonda xx
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:20:00 PM
Thank you very much Rhonda, must have written about 17 Ukraine poems now. I watched the news in horror what Russians have inflicted on innocent civilians. Haven't seen you for a while, I hope you are keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/17/2022 11:23:00 AM
Tom, congratulations on your POTD. Not only is this an excellent poem, but continues your collection of poems on the war in Ukraine! We need to be constantly reminded to continue our support of the people in Ukraine as we, as humans, get rather blase about situations the further we get from the original shock and horror. Thank you for your stellar work! Over Fork Over!
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Date: 5/17/2022 3:17:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Sam, I agree, the horrors in Ukraine get overshadowed by other bad news but I'll keep writing and reminding folk it's not over yet. Over Fork Over. Tom
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