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VICTORY TO UKRAINE

Isn't it about time that the West and NATO stepped in To put a stop to brutal aggression by Vladimar Putin Men bound and shot, with their hands tied behind their backs Enough is enough civilised world, it's time to launch attacks. From cities and towns the Russians are starting to withdraw Journalists are reporting on the unspeakable horrors they saw Russians are preventing burials and bodies are left decaying War crimes are being committed and we're doing nothing. Horrific war crimes were being committed, by ISIS in Syria Now the Russians are doing it and claiming it's fake media Saying actors are being used and what you're seeing isn't true But Russia we are not stupid and we can see what you do. We see the evidence from satellite images of a scorched earth Many bodies were thrown in pits and then covered with dirt We see many burnt out cars with charred bodies left inside Just some of the atrocities that Russians, are trying to hide. Men, women and children have been tortured and left lying dead And on the roads and pavements there's pools of bright red. Women and girls raped at gunpoint, in front of their families The West and NATO should act and bring that scum to its knees. Russians are spineless with yellow streaks down their backs They run for cover when Ukrainians launch counter attacks They carry out abuse because it makes them feel like men And target old men, women and defenceless little children. I don't believe for one minute that Russia will go nuclear All they're doing is sabre rattling and trying to instill fear We're giving Ukraine arms but I don't think that's enough The West and NATO need to man up and start getting tough. There's no need to invade Russia, so it wouldn't be a threat Just staying within Ukraine's border would be our safest bet Drive out those psychopaths who've caused so much pain Stop the horrific slaughter of innocents, and restore peace again. Even if the Russians pull out robust sanctions must stay Because Ukraine will need rebuilding and someone must pay Everyone thought the mighty Russian army was invincible But they're all cowardly, spineless and utterly despicable. Written 7th April 2022

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/6/2022 11:34:00 PM

Hear Russia may go after Poland now. Odd Tom, how there are more abortions daily worldwide…I DO MEAN MURDER of the innocent and we call that CHOICE? I hope all who support snuffing out babies fry…in CHOICE HELL! Pangie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/7/2022 10:55:00 PM

Thank you Pangie, Putin is crazy enough now he's a cornered rat. Strangely enough in this civilised west we allow abortions like life of the unborn doesn't count for anything. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2022 1:36:00 PM

These are surely war crimes "We see the evidence from satellite images of a scorched earth Many bodies were thrown in pits and then covered with dirt We see many burnt out cars with charred bodies left inside Just some of the atrocities that Russians, are trying to hide."

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/6/2022 2:05:00 PM

The Russians are physchopaths and even have mobile crematoria to try and destroy evidence of their war crimes but the world knows what they're doing. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/17/2022 5:21:00 AM

Wishing you and yours a happy Easter, Tom:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/17/2022 8:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo, wishing you and your family the same. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/16/2022 4:13:00 PM

It's beyond my own comprehension... the pain and horror, the darkness of what is being done. It sends chills. Yes. Something should be done and I hope something will be done. Your poem is exceptional as usual. God bless you and Ukraine. Love, Gina

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/16/2022 4:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Gina, all that suffering and hardship caused by one man's power trip, Putin is pure evil. Happy Easter to you. Tom

Anil Deo

Date: 4/16/2022 4:28:00 AM

No army can kill truth, the human will, human dignity. Vietnam? American revolution was thecshock of the millennium for British empire 1771-1781. It's emotional, but congrats on being " reasonable." Happy Easter/ resurrection of One said to failed to defend Himself. Shalom shalom Tom, 4Jesus' sake

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/16/2022 4:32:00 AM

Thank you very much Anil, you're right the truth will always surface in the end. Wishing you a very happy Easter. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/14/2022 1:23:00 PM

I agree that more should be done to stop Putin. Numerous churches, mission organization, and other groups are sending truckloads of food and money for the refugees. Your poem is exceptionally well written, Tom. Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/16/2022 4:33:00 AM

Thank you very much Janice, Putin totally misjudged the situation and thinks brutality will help him achieve his goals The Ukrainians are to be admired. Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 4/14/2022 2:55:00 AM

Forgive my late comments,Tom. I’m still nursing the flu. Feeling almost human today. It’s already a war, an inhumane genocide with so many countries giving aid except for what’s needed most.

Jenna Logan
Date: 4/14/2022 6:49:00 AM

It looks as though you sent me soup mail, but nothing showed up.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/14/2022 6:13:00 AM

No worries Jenna, I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been well, hoping you're well for the easter weekend. It's shocking the way the Russian scum have behaved. All those poor innocent civilians massacred so that Putin can grab some more land. If it was me I'd call his bluff and send in Nato, of course you wouldn't see Russians on the battlefields, they're too cowardly for that. Tom

Pashang Salehi

Date: 4/13/2022 2:08:00 PM

It is true but very sad. You've done a magnificent job. I hope more people can read your poem and ponder why humanity is going in the direction of darkness sadness and death.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/13/2022 2:12:00 PM

Thank you very much Pashang, Ukraine never posed a threat, Its not really a war from what I've seen but a slaughter of innocent civilians. One day they'll be judged if not in this life but the next. Tom

Sally Eslinger

Date: 4/12/2022 4:50:00 PM

Truth! Amen! I think it a case where we are all praying for Ukraine and maybe God is shouting,”I made you folks to help one another against evil!” Thanks, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/13/2022 2:14:00 PM

Thank you very much Sally, God is watching and one day those commiting crimes against humanity will stand before him and explain their evil doings. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 4/12/2022 2:18:00 AM

Tom, it is so heartbreaking to watch innocent people being killed and their homes brought down to rubble. This tiny man thinks his being big, far from it, just a lower case person with no soul. Very heartfelt write my friend. Keep on the inspiration of writing.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/12/2022 2:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Eve, hard to believe in this day and age things like this are happening to innocent people, I believe the western civilised world should do more to stop this heartbreaking tragedy. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/10/2022 1:57:00 PM

I agree with the last line and last word. I don't think it is all Russians but a few power-hungry individuals who are making others do their dirty work(but of course I could be wrong). Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/10/2022 2:05:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, I know many Russians are against the war and Putin but they risk being arrested for protesting and speaking out Tom

Valsa George

Date: 4/10/2022 2:15:00 AM

"Drive out those psychopaths who've caused so much pain Stop the horrific slaughter of innocents, and restore peace again.".... This is what the whole world wants . The atrocities the Russians cause are too painful to be endured ! Let all nations side with the Ukrainians and strengthen them ! Tom, your moral indignation is much appreciated !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/10/2022 2:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, every time there's news reports more atrocities are being found. The whole civilised watches in horror, I think the United nations should assemble a military force and go in. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/9/2022 11:52:00 AM

Besides the horrors and atrocities of Putin and the Russian Army, there is the imminent danger of, due to his insanity, pressing the little red button and eliminating most of the world as we know it. Furthermore he has allies in Europe, 7 countries who do not belong to NATO - he can use any of them as a springboard at any stage, we are just evading the inevitable - we should do whatever is humanly possible and desperately needed by the UKRAINE and its people. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/9/2022 12:11:00 PM

Thank you very much Jennifer, he was seen at a funeral of one of his scum, a soldier was by him carrying his nuclear briefcase, that man sorry wild animal needs shooting. Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/8/2022 2:15:00 PM

We appreciate you taking the time to speak out once more against the atrocities committed by the Russian military and its president. In Ukraine, a calamity of epic proportions is unfolding right now, and the world is watching. This is heinous. The Russian army must be disbanded, and the Russians must be expelled! Putin is about to be abandoned to the wolves!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 2:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Lasaad, I learnt today that western countries although supporting Ukraine are still buying oil and gas off that madman indirectly funding his war machine. He must be laughing at us, I'd rather freeze than pay money for gas off that piece of scum Putin. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 4/8/2022 10:48:00 AM

This is an excellent update of the Russian-Ukraine situation, Tom. I think Putin miscalculated the outcome, and now is too weak to admit his mistakes and retreat unconditionally. ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 10:56:00 AM

Thank you very much Paul, I bet some of his advisors are now doing time in Siberia, he certainly made a catastrophic miscalculation, Ukrainians didn't welcome that scum with flowers like he thought they would. I hope he one day burns in hell for his crimes. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/8/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thank you for speaking out against the atrocities committed by Russia and its president. The west shouldn't repeat the mistakes of 1936 onwards because we would have a world war that will end the world. God bless you!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 10:00:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, These are worrying times for sure, it's a catch 22 situation, does Nato respond? but by doing so might start a world war which nobody wants. Tom

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/8/2022 7:36:00 AM

I echo your sentiments 100%, Tom. What's happening in Ukraine right now is a tragedy of biblical proportions. Despicable indeed. Down with the Russians troops! Down with Putin!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 9:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Edward, I never trusted that man, even less now, he's a raving physchopath and has really shown his dark side. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/8/2022 6:48:00 AM

Though I understand the hesitance, I can't truly understand why there has yet been no intervention. World war is indeed a threat but what is the answer, just let people die! Great write Tom!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 8:08:00 AM

Thank you very much Mike, it's certainly a catch 22, no one wants world war 3 and no one wants to see innocent people massacred. But if the west went in they'd get my full support. Have a great weekend. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/8/2022 6:20:00 AM

Men can stoop so low as to kill others with no shame, truly despicable, Tom, another powerful poem:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 6:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo, It's heartbreaking watching the news lately, after WW2 the world said it must not happen again yet it is in Ukraine. The west needs to get involved before thousands more are slaughtered. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/8/2022 1:49:00 AM

I never thought Russia would stoop so low. Even in war, they behave like skunks. Unfortunately everyone is afraid there might be an escalation of war. Go tell them it's what they will soon get. Then it will be too late. Great poem.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 4:19:00 AM

Thank you very much Victor, the Russians are a bunch of yellow backed cowards, they won't fight on battlefields but fire missiles from a safe distance. NATO and the west need to act before thousands more are massacred. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/7/2022 10:35:00 PM

Excellent poetry, Tom, i believe the west is spineless, Nato, should have made the Ukraine, a member from day one, and demanded russian withdrawal within 24 hours. As usual the rich countries were counting their wealth, first, and not wanting the world to know how much they had invested in these autocratic system, whom made no secret of their intentions.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/8/2022 1:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Harry, I totally agree with you, and even now they are still paying for gas, coal and oil so they can keep warm whilst indirectly funding that madmans war machine, double standards at play here. Tom

Debra L Brown

Date: 4/7/2022 2:57:00 PM

Well said Tom, I agree with you. I don't think Putin will use nuclear bombs in Ukraine as it will be deemed it inhabitable. I don't think that's Putin wants. Have a good evening, Tom. Blessings ~ Debra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2022 4:01:00 PM

Thank you very much Debra, Putin knows if he did the west would respond. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 4/7/2022 1:15:00 PM

Very well said, Tom! So reminiscent of the horrible deeds of Hitler and his nazi regime. Thanks for laying out this sad situation - a work that should be read by all the western leaders. Bob H

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2022 1:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Bob, he's just as bad, he's desperate to bring back the iron curtain at any cost and prepared to use his own troops as cannon fodder to achieve it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

David Kavanagh

Date: 4/7/2022 12:02:00 PM

Another class act Tom, them Russian troops are really behaving like the Mongolian horde of the khans, I still don’t believe the west will move until Putin attacks us directly, cheers David

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2022 1:00:00 PM

Thank you very much David, they have definitely committed war crimes but sadly I can't see anyone facing justice. It would be a bad move he did because hell would be unleashed. Tom

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/7/2022 11:23:00 AM

Putin's "withdrawal" is simply to remove Russian military and equipment from the danger zone when it levels Kyiv. The Ruble has regained its value, proof that the EU's value of Russian fuel overwhelms Biden's value of human life, but one hopes your poetry will open more eyes! Aloha!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2022 12:05:00 PM

Thank you Rico, I thought it was a bit more than regrouping and giving his troops R and R, it needs more than sanctions because it hasn't stopped them in their tracks. Then I thought an attack on the Donbas region was to lure Ukrainian troops to the east so he could send his forces to Lviv in the hope it wouldn't be heavily guarded, its hard to try and keep one step ahead of that physcho. He's unpredictable. Tom