Edward Ibeh Poet Monchielle Stanza

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*Sorry for the graphic, disturbing photo*

Civilian Casualties of War

The war crimes in Ukraine 
             Is a monstrosity
          It's the devil at work 
        The piper must be paid 
         A despot gone berserk

      The war crimes in Ukraine
          Is far beyond the pale 
       What was Putin thinking? 
             He miscalculated
    Troops he deployed, shrinking
    
      The war crimes in Ukraine 
      Is watched the world over
         It's hard to look away 
     Dead bodies on the ground;
      Soon they'll start to decay 

      The war crimes in Ukraine 
         Can be called genocide 
        Awful truth came to light,
            Absolutely shocking 
         Russia will lose this fight


Form M - Monchielle - New Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme chosen: Death
Syllables checked at HMS
Date written: 04/06/2022

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Constance La France April 17, 2022 at 3:50 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my Monchielle contest with your emotional poem and image ~Constance Edward Ibeh April 17, 2022 at 4:13 PM Many thanks for the congratulations, my placement, and for introducing me to a new form, Constance:-) Most obliged

Len Gasun April 17, 2022 at 12:13 AM A beautifully written poem my dear friend. What happened to Ukrainians gripped my heart. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your win and for this superb write! A Blessed Easter! Edward Ibeh April 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM Thank you very much, Len:-) Happy Easter to you, too!

Sara Kendrick April 16, 2022 at 4:29 PM Congrats on your winning work. Way to go. Sara Edward Ibeh April 16, 2022 at 9:34 PM Thank you very much, Sara:-)

Paula Goldsmith April 15, 2022 at 10:24 AM Congratulations on your win. A powerful write/picture. Have a Great/Blessed Day and Blessed Easter.............. Edward Ibeh April 16, 2022 at 9:33 PM Thank you very much, Paula :-)

Terry Miller April 15, 2022 at 7:36 AM Congratulations on this thought-provoking piece. Edward Ibeh April 16, 2022 at 9:33 PM Thank you so much, Terry:-)

Christuraj Alex April 14, 2022 at 8:46 PM Great suggestions and causes on "The war crimes in Ukraine" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh April 15, 2022 at 5:10 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj :-)

Vijay Pandit April 7, 2022 at 4:56 AM Well said, Edward. It's hard to watch the atrocities. I agree with your prediction--in many ways Russia has already lost. His end is near. Edward Ibeh April 9, 2022 at 11:04 AM Yep, totally echo your sentiments, Vijay:-) Hope you're having a great weekend!