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Ukraine Christmas

Spare a thought this Christmas for those suffering in Ukraine
While you are enjoying the festive season Russia inflicts more pain
Huddled around makeshift fires with no where to escape the chill
The evil Russians fire missiles and drones that are designed to kill. 

Russia hopes by taking out their power grid that they will give in
But its made them more determined not to yield to Vlad Putin 
They're melting snow for water it's what they're having to do 
And if we didn't live in a civilised world it could easily be me or you. 

Women and girls are sexually assaulted at the point of a gun
Their families are forced to watch while these dogs have their fun
Another report a girl watched her friend raped and shot in the head 
They didn't want any witnesses and made sure that she was dead. 

Mass graves have been discovered with bodies tied and bound 
With many showing signs of torture investigators have found
Russia claims only military targets have been hit but of course its lies 
Anything that comes out of Putins mouth should come as no surprise. 

Iran is supplying Putin with missiles and other cheap hardware 
Putins rants about nuclear weapons I don't think he would dare
The axis of evil has now changed its now Nth Korea, Russia and Iran
They're all a bunch of cowards and they'd never fight man to man. 

The Patriot missile system Ukraine needs and I urge the US to supply 
Because if they don't Russian bombers will fly and many more will die 
The war has already escalated because weapons we are supplying 
And only by doing so will it prevent the death toll in Ukraine from rising. 


Written on 13th December 2022

I have supported Ukraine since February by writing poems about what is happening there and trying to bring to light atrocities that have been committed by the Russian army against the Ukrainian people and have at no time written anything  negative about some brave Russian people who opposed Putin and many who have been imprisoned for making a stand.

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/7/2023 11:19:00 PM This is so terribly sad, I did not think we would allow things like this to happen, but alas, we sadly are. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 1/8/2023 3:51:00 AM Thank you Caren, I know Putin is conniving and thought he could goad the west in confrontation but we're not stupid. Tom

Tony Hargreaves Date: 12/19/2022 4:05:00 PM Russia continues game / inflicting further pain / on people of Ukraine. / It is disgrace and shame / that Russia plays this game. Tony Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/19/2022 11:24:00 PM Thank you very much Tony, Putin is finished, he just doesn't realise it yet. There's a bullet with his name on it. Tom

Sally Eslinger Date: 12/18/2022 2:51:00 PM I’ve read another of your Ukraine poems & written at least 2 myself. I’ve spoken out on FB too. Russian evil has tried to annilate Ukraine before. The Ukraine not only fighting for themselves but for world’s concepts of Freedom, Liberty! All along I’ve been sure our SEALS are undercover there & agree about the middles. God IS for them; no doubt it is part of cosmic war Good vsEvil. An excellent, necessary poem. Pray for weasel McConnel & cronies to keep on the side of Good! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/19/2022 8:20:00 AM Thank you very much Sally, like most people I was shocked when that physchopath invaded a peaceful nation who were no threat to Russia. I know there's help going on behind the scenes helping Ukraine. If that murderer isn't stopped it will send a signal to other despots that they can get away with it. You're right it is good versus evil. Tom

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/17/2022 2:22:00 AM Well said Tom, the devastation of Putin’s war is outrageously evil, what they have done to the Ukraine people is wickedly horrific. One has to admire those that are fighting back when the country is under attack. I am keeping those suffering in heart and prayers… Belle Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/17/2022 2:28:00 AM Thank you very much Belle, the Ukrainian people are having to endure hellish conditions all because of one man who will certainly fail on taking Ukraine. You cannot but help admire their bravery and spirit. Hope everything is okay with you. Tom

John Watt Date: 12/15/2022 12:41:00 PM Tom, nobody has done more than you to ring the bell for freedom in Ukraine with your sagas, updates, and missives against the monster Putin. Thank you for keeping this thread alive and raising awareness for the plight of this beleaguered nation, especially as Christmas approaches along with harsh winter conditions. God bless you, my friend, and God bless the people of Ukraine with enduranace and victory. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/15/2022 1:11:00 PM Thank you very much John, I hate injustice of any kind and this is a great injustice against a peaceful nation. Putins dream of expanding the iron curtain will fail I'm sure of that. The Ukrainian people are living In hellish conditions. I hope The Biden administration sends the patriot systems so they can stop those deadly missiles striking power stations. Victory to Ukraine. Tom

Tania Kitchin Date: 12/14/2022 11:20:00 AM Tom, such a well penned powerful poem, I pray for the people in Ukraine! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2022 11:37:00 AM Thank you very much Tania, they're having to endure so much hardship with limited power for heating as temperatures plummet and limited water for washing. Tom

Valsa George Date: 12/14/2022 3:16:00 AM When the whole world is celebrating Christmas, this thought for the Ukrainians exposed to the ravages of winter and the cruelties of the Russians is so appropriate. Tom, your compassionate spirit is much appreciated. Let the whole world join together in praying for peace there, during this Christmas time. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2022 5:16:00 AM Thank you very much Valsa, I think of those poor souls all the time and more so this time of year. They are going through hell but they're not giving in to that spineless creep Putin. Tom

Victor Buhagiar Date: 12/14/2022 1:22:00 AM The retaliation is too soft. Everyone is afraid of WW111. Your poem is great though. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2022 2:32:00 AM Thank you Victor, I agree but turning the other cheek too often makes us look weak Tom

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/13/2022 8:00:00 PM If you had been President of the USA, the war would have been over by now, and Putin back snarling in his lair... Thank you for your heroic efforts, Tom. They matter, as I believe that you have influenced others on this site to view things clearly. Strength and Peace, Gershon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2022 1:05:00 AM Thank you Gershon, I wouldn't have hesitated from day one. He thought the west would shy away. Hard luck Vlad we're in for the long haul and got two new NATO members too. If I hadn't got ties I would have gone like many from around the world, I salute their bravery. Tom

Anselmo Boles Date: 12/13/2022 6:43:00 PM Thanks so much Tom for not letting up on your attack on this psychopath/criminal! My Ukrainian friends whom I have not been able to communicate with for a while must be in such a dire situation, because they can't go home, or have their family exit the country, so this feeling of heavy frustration of not knowing is awful. Positive thoughts that this war ends in the near future...ab Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2022 1:01:00 AM Thank you very much Anselmo, I can't imagine the horrors those brave Ukrainian people are going through all because of one deluded physchopath who thinks he can do what he likes. The west needs to put more pressure on that evil regime and send more state of the art weapons to those brave Ukrainian soldiers so they can push that scum back from where they came from. I hope that your friends are okay. Tom

David Kavanagh Date: 12/13/2022 3:50:00 PM Great writing Tom, another billion euros promised today to help Ukraine through the winter, and they will get trough it, Putin is completely isolated on the world stage, only his sycophants Iran, and N Korea, kiss his sorry ass, appeasement was once tried with Hitler, we all know how that one turned out, this is where the west will make a stand, keep him bogged down, his house of cards will implode eventually, but this will be everybody’s war soon, if we pander to his demands, cheers David Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2022 12:45:00 AM Thank you very much David, Putin has certainly met his match, happy to see a missile strike on the Wagner group another bunch of scum, they won't be missed that's for sure. Heartwarming to see Belarusians and Chechens fighting with Ukraine against a common enemy, Ukraine must succeed as it will send a clear message to Nth Korea, China and Iran. US needs to send patriot missile system sharpish, never mind discussing it, time is of the essence. Tom

Ilene Bauer Date: 12/13/2022 2:39:00 PM tom - i applaud you for all of the poetry you have posted about the war in ukraine and reminding us of how others are suffering. it is such an unbearable situation there and i wish i could see a happy ending in the near future, but that doesn't seem to be the case... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 2:56:00 PM Thank you very much Ilene, You're right, while Putin is still alive he'll keep on going with no cares about the deaths and suffering his botched invasion is causing. Shame some moan that price's are going up but it's only one man that has caused it. I'd rather freeze to death rather than pay for his gas that pays for his botched invasion. Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/13/2022 12:04:00 PM would love to see all the world's dirty dog leaders put into a dog ring and let them kill each other like the animals they are (actually animals is too nice a term for them) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 1:41:00 PM Good idea Andrea, how these people get to high office beggars belief. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/13/2022 12:02:00 PM Yes, spare a thought for those who are suffering - fighting for their lives and country ... while we sit in our warm living room, with a shining star at the top of the Christmas tree ... with food that we can't bear to eat because our stomachs are full ... when we open gifts bought on credit and cost a fortune ... I don't want to "stifle" the Christmas spirit ... but, spare a thought for the people of Ukraine - Many thanks, Tom...this touches our hearts - hugs Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 1:14:00 PM Thank you very much Anne, it's unforgivable what one man has done and the sooner he's gone the better for all mankind. Tom Jenna Logan Date: 12/13/2022 12:10:00 PM You're absolutely right, Anne-Lise.

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/13/2022 11:34:00 AM You speak from the heart on this topic, Tom--and you speak for many who share your sentiments. Ukraine is standing tall despite the atrocities of war --enduring hardships and the world needs to show support as many western countries and others have. Sadly, no end in sight. Keep up the good fight Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 1:17:00 PM Thank you very much Vijay, Putin has certainly met his match, Ukraine stalled him long before the west supplied weapons to defend themselves, you cant help but admire them. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/13/2022 10:01:00 AM I follow the war very closely from the first day and have written poems from the day that the war was declared. What you write here is absolutely true. I have read all your poems that you have written on the subject. I have found all of them extremely wonderful. I congratulate you for committing yourself to condemn Putin and Russia for their atrocious crimes. God bless you for fighting evil. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 10:03:00 AM Thank you very much Demetrios, the Ukrainians didn't ask for this war and I can't help but admire how they are fighting back against this evil monster Putin. Tom

Mark Koplin Date: 12/13/2022 9:16:00 AM News about Putin of the deadly kind would be a good Christmas present to the world. You always tell it like it is, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 9:44:00 AM Thank you very much Mark, there's no sugar coating what the Russians have done in Ukraine, they're like a pack of wild dogs. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Jenna Logan Date: 12/13/2022 9:09:00 AM Dear Tom, We've both written about the atrocities Putin's evil mind has caused. Can you imagine Putin or Kim in hand to hand combat? No, one would waddle away, no matter how much weight he's lost. The other one would poop his pants if he met a Ukrainian face to face... oh wait... he's already done that. In reading your bottom note, I've never wished harm on any Russian citizen either. They carry the burden of a 'leader' gone mad, and risk prison if they protest. People of both countries suffer. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/13/2022 9:43:00 AM Thank you very much Jenna, the pair of them are gutless, would love to put them in a pit and a fight to the death and the winner I'd throw to the dogs. Tom