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Don't believe one word that comes out of his mouth

Ukraine has got chemical weapons, the Russians claim That are being used against their soldiers to kill and maim And those apartments you see blown to smithereens Are only illusions that we see, on our TV screens. Russia claims actors are used and are pretending to be dead Evil Putin is using propaganda to get inside your head Russia called a ceasefire so that non combatants could flee Then his army opened fire on them, how ruthless can they be Those images you see of the old and infirm, trying to get away Are just old folks enjoying the sunshine out for the day With their worldy possessions in a supermarket bag Doesn't make any difference that they're waving a white flag. And those generous Russian soldiers handing out food Is just lies and propaganda they're trying to delude A false flag is another ploy that the Russians use To distort and hide the truth then carry out abuse. A Russian jet has now carried out a devious strategy Firing at a small town in Belarus called Kopani This is the perfect excuse, that Belarus has been looking for They'll blame the Ukrainian airforce and enter the war. The besieged Ukrainian cities, need food and medical aid But supplies are stuck in Poland, is the west really afraid? Nobody likes violent war but sometimes it's the only way And those carrying out atrocities. must be made to pay. Written on 11th March 2022

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Date: 5/6/2022 1:40:00 PM
I had not heard this "Russia claims actors are used and are pretending to be dead" WHAT? Good grief!
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Date: 5/6/2022 2:02:00 PM
Their propaganda machine is working overtime, they had Russians accepting food and claimed they were Ukrainians but they got found out. Tom
Date: 3/21/2022 11:06:00 AM
Hello Tom - Hi. There are no words to express what is happening. This entry by you is truly well written and thought out in its entirety. Truly. What a world we are living in these days. May this day find you well. Have a wonderful and peaceful night. Take care. Blessings always.
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Date: 3/21/2022 11:11:00 AM
Thank you very much Lisa, can't believe the world has fell for Putins lies. I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him. Hope you're keeping well and enjoy your day. Tom
Date: 3/20/2022 5:48:00 AM
We think alike my friend, there isn't a word of truth that comes out Putins 'mouth and personally I don't think his people belief him either, only the ones who want to save face, but in fact they are a disgrace, blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/20/2022 9:37:00 AM
Thank you very much Jennifer, I think he must be suffering from a mental illness, no sane person would behave as he does. Tom
Date: 3/16/2022 1:40:00 PM
When one’s nose grows out of control one might be a Pinocchio and be Putin…out lies! These types of narrative poems are right up your alley! Sadly supposed evolution of man never proves true as some wait and are ready for war.
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Date: 3/16/2022 4:16:00 PM
Thank you very much Kim, he's certainly not one to be trusted he's famous for his lies and wasn't happy when Joe Biden called him a war criminal, that wasn't a lie. Tom
Date: 3/16/2022 2:06:00 AM
The situation really gets worse, why are other countries silent? Congratulations for speaking out, Tom:)
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Date: 3/16/2022 3:22:00 AM
Thank you very much Jo, it seems others find it easy to look the other way, they've asked China for help which is worrying, hopefully talks will bring it back from the brink. We live in hope. Tom
Date: 3/15/2022 11:48:00 AM
False Propaganda is what evil leaders resort to when they want to deceive. Marina Ovsyannikova had the courage to run on to the set of a State Channel transmission shouting: ‘They’re lying to you! Stop the war. No to war’. // paul
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Date: 3/15/2022 1:52:00 PM
Thank you very much Paul, I saw that act of bravery and so glad everyone else saw it, it probably saved her life. Tom
Date: 3/15/2022 9:53:00 AM
Brilliant write, only evil does things to take the view of themselves.
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Date: 3/15/2022 11:17:00 AM
Thank you very much Eve, I've always thought he was not one to be trusted, he's proved to be an out and out lier. I don't trust that man one bit. Tom
Date: 3/15/2022 9:05:00 AM
Tom, your poem was outstanding well written. Every word is the truth. I compare Putin to Hilter as history repeats itself. enjoy your day. Blessings ~ Debra
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Date: 3/15/2022 11:16:00 AM
Thank you very much Debra, he's every bit as bad and he was caught in the end taking the cowards way out rather than face justice for his war crimes. Tom
Date: 3/15/2022 2:04:00 AM
You said a mouthful Tom. I totally agree. God Bless my friend. JB
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Date: 3/15/2022 11:14:00 AM
Thank you very much Judy, with the Kremlin in charge of tv the ordinary Russians only get to hear Putins lies. Tom
Date: 3/15/2022 12:02:00 AM
Your poem, Tom, expertly tells the truth, the truth and more truth. Great read. I worry for that very brave lady who interrupted a state news / lie broadcast to protest about the war and attempt to get the truth out there. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 3/15/2022 1:18:00 AM
Thank you very much Gary, with state run tv the Russians only hear Putins lies, I saw that lady, what a brave thing to do and like you I fear she'll be sent to prison and never heard of again, (hopefully a change of leadership if it ever comes) may see her and others released from custody. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 3/14/2022 5:10:00 AM
excellent ink Tom, so glad poems like this aren't censored! the world needs to know the truth:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/14/2022 7:35:00 AM
Thank you very much Jan, we're so lucky we have freedom of speech, if a Russian wrote this it would be prison. Nice to see you back. Tom
Date: 3/13/2022 2:29:00 PM
Great pen Tom bringing out the truth of the situation showing good rhyme and flow with fine imagery too. More power to your pen! Have a good week, Gordon
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Date: 3/13/2022 3:25:00 PM
Thank you very much Gordon playing catch up, got locked out yesterday dispite putting in correct name and password, gremlins in the works lol Hope you're keeping well and hope you too have a great week ahead. Tom
Date: 3/13/2022 9:48:00 AM
A strong and powerful piece on the injustices of war Tom. So well expressed. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:58:00 PM
Thank you very much Connie, as with any conflict those who bear the brunt of the violence are the innocent civilians. Tom
Date: 3/13/2022 8:41:00 AM
Well expressed Tom, I know no one wants war but we must find a way to help! Your words are right on point!!
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:56:00 PM
Thank you very much Mike, seems the only one who wants war is Putin, Ukraine was never a threat to Russia. Someone needs to find a way for him to back down without losing face or he'll go all out. Tom
Date: 3/12/2022 7:26:00 PM
Hello Tom ... the first casualty in war is the truth and Putin proves this. I can't see him surviving this evil deed. The Russian people will revolt once they hear the truth - thanks Tom - Lindsay
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:54:00 PM
Thank you very much Lindsay, I hope they do, I just hope it's sooner rather than later because they might end up giving Putin support and blame the west for their misery. Tom
Date: 3/12/2022 1:45:00 PM
A powerful and well expressed Poem Tom! I hope the war ends soon, very tragic and scary times!
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:52:00 PM
Thank you very much Tania, he reminds me of Hitler, wants to restore the old Soviet Union, he didn't count on the fierce resistance that his army is facing. I hope some nation is successful in bringing about peace talks that will lead to a ceasefire. Tom
Date: 3/12/2022 10:55:00 AM
Dear Tom, you have expressed your feelings on this war and tragic humanitarian crisis so brilliantly and poetically and I couldn't agree with you more. Putin, and he alone, created this self-serving, deadly mess that affects all of the Ukrainian people and ultimately all of us around the world. One man affecting everyone!! Words fail me for how outrageous and repugnant his behavior is. God bless us all, but especially the people of Ukraine. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:49:00 PM
Thank you very much Susan, I cant believe one man is responsible for all the heartbreaking scenes we are seeing at the moment, his regime is pure evil, I heard today that a car was fired on carrying members of the press, sadly an American journalist lost his life. Tom
Date: 3/12/2022 8:13:00 AM
Donald Trump withheld lethal aid to Ukraine so he could use it as leverage for his campaign. This is a shameful and illegal act, directly hurting the Ukraine defense today. In the paper today! Tom you are the MAN OF WORDS! : >)scary picture.
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:46:00 PM
Thank you very much Anaya, I know Trump was on the verge of severing ties with NATO and that would have been a disaster. What we're seeing now could spread past Europe's borders I hope I'm wrong. Tom
Date: 3/12/2022 8:10:00 AM
You are bent on bringing to light and exposing the lies propagated by Putin to make his heinous acts justifiable before the masses ! Your moral indignation over the atrocities on Ukrainians, I greatly appreciate!
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Date: 3/13/2022 12:43:00 PM
Thank you very much Valsa, a. War between armies is one thing but targeting innocent old men, women and children is something else , it's a war crime in my book. Tom
Date: 3/12/2022 7:16:00 AM
Dearest Tom, this monster that is called Putin, has surpassed every other evil man in the History of mankind. His end, however, is near and he has only himself to blame. A fantastic writing. Blessings.
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Date: 3/12/2022 7:52:00 AM
Thank you very much Demetrios, he has no chance of taking Ukraine, good will always triumph over evil. God bless all Ukrainians. Tom
Date: 3/11/2022 5:24:00 PM
Hi Friend, Tom The problems are indeed complex. I pray they clear it up. All the countries involved, the distance..,,and nobody I saw was frantic? Iknow one channel, that presented it in an ugly way. It was a channel from my country. Pangie Putin has no limits nor does China.Both can attack nay country. Yikes.
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Date: 3/11/2022 11:34:00 PM
Thank you very much Pangie, it's worrying for sure, the last thing anyone needs is WW3. Countries want to do more but at the same time don't want it to escalate. Tom
Date: 3/11/2022 2:28:00 PM
Sometimes it's the only way--so true Tom--hope the west acts in some way without having to fight a third world war. No easy solutions but waiting may take a heavy toll.
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Date: 3/11/2022 2:39:00 PM
Thank you very much Vijay, the false flag tactic is his way of using chemical weapons, God only knows what that would lead to. They're surrounding Kviv and that will drag on for a long time. The best the west can do is ensure they have enough fire power to repel the attacks. Tom
Date: 3/11/2022 1:55:00 PM
Another fine uncensored poem Tom, I do share your abhorrence of Putin, the most infuriating part of all this, is his ace card of nuclear weapons, they ensure the west cannot get directly involved without starting an unwinnable world war, so I’m guessing it will have to be a long drawn out economic war, unless his own turn against him en masse, cheers David
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Date: 3/11/2022 2:35:00 PM
Thank you David, he wouldn't win a conventional war and would resort to his ace card, nukes. He doesn't care for human life as thousands of Russians have been killed so far. We can only hope his own side take him out but he's clever enough to have a ring of steel around him. Tom
Date: 3/11/2022 1:01:00 PM
I certainly agree with your thoughts, Tom. The firing in Belarus as a provocation for Belarus to enter the Russian war against Ukraine is simply mind-boggling. Why can't someone rid Russia of Putin!
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Date: 3/11/2022 2:27:00 PM
Thank you Milton, surely by now his billionaire buddies must be thinking he's costing us big time and remove him by any means. Tom
Date: 3/11/2022 11:37:00 AM
I don't think everything g is clear when it comes to war, leaders are letting down their people and I don't think any leaders are innocent... a well written piece.
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Date: 3/11/2022 2:31:00 PM
Thank you So, no one sticks to any rules and atrocities happen on both sides. Putin it seems wants to restore the old ussr at any cost, even thousands of his own soldiers. Tom
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