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An Open Letter To President Putin

Oh, you powerful president of great Russia:
The largest country in the world 
With its 17.1 square kilometers area 
Covers 1/8 of the inhabited land of the globe.

Why have you attacked neighboring Ukraine?
Why started killing its people and devastating their land,
At the moment they hadn't caused any harm to you
Neither had they intended their country to expand?

You say you are a Christian and that to God you believe
Yet, the whole planet you threaten to destroy
With the 6,257 nuclear warheads, you possess
From which the 1,456 you are ready to deploy.

Ivan the fourth "The terrible " one may think your ancestor is
For he also to church went each and every day
And when the mass, finally, after many hours over was
He was going to torture men and some of them to slay.

Now, in the 21st century that we live
You seem Ivan's ferocious and heartless image to revive
Perhaps to torture and threaten the world with obliteration
BUT Mr. President know this: No matter what you do, we shall survive!






© Demetrios Trifiatis
       01 April 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Delaney Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Very brave plea that would touch any normal and sane ruler. I hope you are well Demetrios. Best, SuZ
Trifiatis Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 1:29 AM
This poem is written because of my love for humanity. If we have fear in our heart love flies away, as St John says. Therefore we must throw out fear and we should invite love in. That we we will fi d the courage to fight this enemy of humanity who this time is called Putin. Bless you for caring, my dearest Suzanne @
Daniel Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 8:13 AM
A very courageous letter, Demetrios, we need more of this boldness around:) brilliant job:)
Trifiatis Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 12:15 PM
Where have you been, my little sister? Are you OK? Thank you for your gracious words. I agree with you that we must stand up against people like him who would like to enslave thaminds and bodies of all of us. God bless you for your visit and comment. Blessings
Ball Avatar
April 3, 2022 at 9:06 AM
A wonderful and heartfelt letter my friend. Bravo! God Bless, JB
Trifiatis Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 1:39 AM
Happy to see you after so long, my dearest Judy! Hope everything is alright with you. Blessings!
Tor Avatar
April 2, 2022 at 7:45 PM
I wish he could read this letter for it says what we all feel. God bless you Demetrios...
Trifiatis Avatar
April 3, 2022 at 1:09 AM
I wrote it in the hope he would read it, although the consequences for me could be unpleasant or painful. We all have to stand up to him as they had to do with Hitler back in 1930's. Thank you my friend. God bless you!
Brown Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 5:52 PM
What an impressive write, I like the last line of your letter. Blessings ~ Debra
Trifiatis Avatar
April 2, 2022 at 2:50 PM
Thank you dearest, Debra. God bless you for caring!
Poet Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 4:56 PM
The only thing this psychopath recognizes is the use of excessive force. I believe his time is drawing to a close. He has lost a large number of soldiers and equipment, and his logistical support is unable to keep up. Demetrios, your last phrase is as well written as the rest of your message. Thank you for sharing!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 2, 2022 at 2:49 PM
My dearest friend, Lasaad. Thank you so very much for your kind visit and comment. Blessings!
Hankins Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM
YES! Demetrios. YES! I wish he could read this.
Trifiatis Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 10:10 AM
I wish him to read it but I am certain he will " take care of me " afterwards. I know it but still I must stand up against him. Thank you for your precious comment. Blessings.
Pandit Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Only thing he understands is force. I think his end is coming soon. I like your ending line, Demetrios. Beautiful flowers my friend!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 7:27 AM
True! He is a trained spy and perhaps a murderer with no emotions, therefore ,we should not be surprised that he is able to destroy the world. He says he is a Christian and he has visited the monastries in Athos Greece. Let us pray him to be guided to do good and not evil things. Thank you, my dearest friend, Vijay!
Cunningham Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 12:54 AM
No true Christian would behave in such a manner and going to church every day won't save him from the fires of hell. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 2:34 AM
That is for certain, my dearest friend, Tom. Unfortunately he tries to drag the world to catastrophe! Blessings
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