Oh Ukraine

A sadness appears on the face of a nation as tears fall like rivers a’flow Midst rubble and death with dreams slowly shattered, where blood coats the fields draped in snow So gallant they stand to the war machine charging, a serpent of heartless desire Their bravery shines like the flames unrelenting, their world inundated with fire A leader’s decree, there shall be no surrender, our lives will remain on this ground Till peace be our prize, with defeat not an option, eternal this courage is found A formidable foe, bearing breath of a dragon, deterrence shall not be thy gain With strength one and all, we shall battle this demon for we are as one, oh Ukraine
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Woodrow Avatar
September 21, 2022 at 9:01 AM
Great write on a sad situation I wish Europe would stop buying Russian oil! :)
Jones Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 2:15 AM
Brillant tribute! So much said in a beautiful way about an ugly war!
Green Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 5:30 AM
Thank you so much.
Mariotti Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 2:26 PM
Wonderful poem Chris. The Ukrainian people are definitely brave and let's hope Putin and his Russian Army withdraw from there. It is so sad to see on the evening news. Celine Rose Mariotti
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 7:49 AM
Chris, this is beautifully composed and very moving. It inspires. I am saving this gem to my Faves. I hope you had a happy Easter. Blessings xxoo
Calasibetta Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 9:06 AM
A powerful tribute to the Ukrainian people! Stunning poetry. :)Paulette
Wolf Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 9:11 PM
Nice tribute to a brave-hearted people. Outnumbered, outgunned, and at the mercy of the feckless Biden -- Ukraine is showing the world what freedom means and how to give one's life and soul for it. Thanks, Gershon (P.S. My wife is from Kharkiv; she's been here since '93).
Bauer Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 12:57 PM
Powerful and beautifully written, Chris! This is a masterpiece…
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 11:36 AM
Hello Chris, What is wrong with the leader? Why is he causing so much misery? Why bother these Ukraine people? What made him do this deed? I am heart broken that these people have to go through this horrible experience. Peace & Love, Darlene
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