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Now He Belongs To The Ages

"You're gonna face trouble if Navalny dies in prison, 2021"—President Biden

Martyr & Saint
1976-2024

By tempting fate, speaking truth to power, he languished in icy confinement
This courageous proud Russian was a bold soul of staunch refinement

This tormented martyr, and prophetic sage, silenced and confined to a cage
Continued to fight his tenacious battle, while we heeded his words of outrage

By a cold-hearted tyrant, a man of truth and honor with contempt was slain
In the nation of his birth, their saint for justice they will anoint and ordain

A man who spoke out to a dictator for his people’s sake and for humanity
Well known worldwide for his stance against Vladimir Putin’s insanity

By tempting fate, he was sentenced to solitary confinement and sent to Sibiria 
As bizarre as it sounds, a place where evil throws one away for nonsensical trivia

Tortured with poison and beaten daily, still he spoke out in chains, a martyr
All awhile the cruel ruler of his homeland proved again and again an evil liar                                                                                                                        

A despot has his way, on this day Alex Navalny died, a tyrant’s signature at play
Tyrants may come, tyrants may go, this hero’s legacy of love shall forever stay

Minds can’t comprehend, can’t wrap our brains 'round the severity, bizarre 
Angered is his family who demand righteous revenge; O Lord let it not be war

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Speaks Volumes February 18, 2024 at 3:34 AM When I heard the news I shook my head violently, thinking I must be hearing things, "Navalny died from 'sudden death syndrome,' mother is told"..The world will be better for this. That one man scorned and covered with scars, still strove with his last ounce of courage to right the unrightable wrong. Thank you Anaya your wonderful words speak for so many of us. I Am Anaya February 19, 2024 at 5:55 PM It's sad, I still can't believe it. Afraid, a dictator was afraid of a man who wasn't. Thank you, my friend, for sharing my grief.

The Situation February 16, 2024 at 6:44 PM Hell is an everlasting fire. But Heaven is a reward. The title he was given Martyr , he shares with many. But men in their hearts add up to the vengence you speak. 100 years on earth is in no comparison to an eternity in hell. He has the greater advantage. I Am Anaya February 16, 2024 at 6:48 PM I love your comment T.S.!

Jerry Brotherton February 16, 2024 at 5:27 PM Such a powerful and hear felt tribute, Anaya. I Am Anaya February 16, 2024 at 5:29 PM Jerry, thank you!

Robert Gorelick February 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM Another martyr for humanity whose legacy shall only grow as time goes by. A moving presentation Anaya of the great man, Alex Navalny, nostrovia! RIP--Robert I Am Anaya February 16, 2024 at 2:14 PM Nostrovia! R.G.

David Kavanagh February 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM I believe Navalny once said to his followers, if they kill me it means we are strong, I hope his words are prophetic, and the tide starts to turn, drowning Putin the killer, nice tribute Anaya, cheers David! I Am Anaya February 16, 2024 at 1:33 PM I'm confident his words were not just prophetic but will spark worldwide outrage and action! 47 years old. Siberia, it seems like a myth, but is very real. Thank you! Cheers, Anaya