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Eighty Years

Eighty summers ago one tyrant’s decision
Sent young soldiers east division by division
Such savage cruelty of his war machine
The degree of which had never been seen

On a cold winter’s morn one tyrant’s decision
Sent young soldiers west division by division
Conscripts will perish mothers will mourn
Civilians will bear horrors which can never be borne

Written 2/25/22

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/28/2022 8:26:00 PM

Perhaps A.H., may his name be rubbed out forever, forgot that Russia covers 11 time zones -- not to mention that winters there can be plenty cruel. ~ Napoleon Blown Apart

Robert Gorelick
Date: 3/1/2022 10:59:00 AM

Let's hope Vladimir's, Ka--Putin! Thanks for laughs...Rob

Valsa George

Date: 2/28/2022 7:20:00 PM

Yes, there have been tyrants in the past who annihilated thousands. Now another tyrant has hurled his weapon of destruction.... making mothers cry, wives, widows and children, orphans.Very poignant. Spot on Robert!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 3/1/2022 11:00:00 AM

Ecclesiastes 1:8-11...The Bible has it right, there's nothing new under the sun. Thank you for your comment, Rob

L Milton Hankins

Date: 2/25/2022 12:04:00 PM

Yes, 'tis true. The lessons of heartless aggression seem to be ignored as history wears on. In times the tyrants are always turned back, but at what horrible cost! Well-written, Rob.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/26/2022 10:44:00 AM

Ecclesiastes 1:8-11...The Bible has it right, there's nothing new under the sun. Thank you for your comment, Rob

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/25/2022 10:49:00 AM

A very poignant write, especially now, we are in the throws of a possible WW111! :)Paulette

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/25/2022 10:54:00 AM

Ecclesiastes 1:8-11...The Bible has it right, there's nothing new under the sun. Thank you for your comment, Paulette