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President Volodymr Zelensky

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Until recently many had never heard of this man's name But tragic circumstances have catapulted him to fame A lawyer and a comedian then in two thousand and eighteen He decided to become involved in the Ukraine's political scene. In two thousand and ninteen he won the presidency And vowed to maintain freedom and democracy Once in office he worked hard, giving it his best And wanted a good relationship with countries in the west. Alarm bells rang in Moscow and a decision was made Putin wanted the Ukraine back and decided to invade He thought it would be easy and over in a few days But didn't account for the Ukrainians, who didn't want the old ways. He called on his people to bear arms and to stand up and fight Thousands came forward to stand against Russia's military might They had once won freedom and wanted to keep it at any cost But Russian aggression then bombed cities with many lives lost. It has been a week now the Ukrainians are not giving in And sending a clear message to the aggressor Putin Who's responded with barbaric acts of total aggression And unleashed on civilians, weapons of mass destruction. President Zelensky has been offered the chance to get away But said " I'm fighting for my country and here I will stay" Whatever the outcome of this conflict he will stay until the end He's an honourable man and on one you can depend. The whole world is behind him and holds him in admiration He stands ready to fight and give his life for his proud nation To retain Ukraine's freedom he will do everything that he can And compared to the aggressor Putin he's ten times the man. Written 3rd March 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2022 1:42:00 PM

He is totally honorable. "President Zelensky has been offered the chance to get away But said " I'm fighting for my country and here I will stay"" I hope he does not have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/6/2022 1:49:00 PM

Thank you Caren, he's an honourable man and I think he'd rather die in Ukraine than accept safe passage. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/25/2022 12:49:00 PM

I see you got a potd for your poem here. Very well done. Congrats if I did not say so earlier

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/25/2022 1:14:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, you did but thanks again, he's a fine leader and a great inspiration to his people, I hope we can support him to fight off the Russian aggression. All the Russian money seized should be spent on rebuilding Ukraine. Russia is finished, it will be a long time before they recover. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/12/2022 7:55:00 PM

Hello Tom ... this man and his people are shaming many of world's leaders in their fight for freedom. Ukrainians are so defiant and no matter the outcome, Russia will never control Ukraine - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/13/2022 1:07:00 PM

Thank you very much Lindsay, even if they flatten Ukraine they'll never be able to control the people, just today he was visiting soldiers who were wounded in battle. I wish we had a leader like him. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/12/2022 4:15:00 AM

Your poetry always holds such merit Tom. A belated congratulations on this wonderful tribute to a fearless leader. It is certainly deserving of the honor of POTD. Blessings xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/12/2022 4:22:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Connie, he's a truly great man and you can't help but admire him for standing up to Putin, who should hang for crimes against humanity. I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/11/2022 10:41:00 AM

Tom, you've created a fantastic poem. Indeed, Zelensky has demonstrated himself to be a great leader and a man of exceptional fortitude. You created a poem that was jam-packed with information. Tom, Congratulations on winning POTD.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2022 2:43:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats Lasaad, I hadnt heard of him until a couple of weeks ago and he is one outstanding leader. I just hope they can hold out and drive Russia to peace talks. We live in hope. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/11/2022 4:23:00 AM

I like what you have to say about Zelensky as a man and a leader. He is in a very scary and vulnerable position. He has strength of character that many do not have. I feel for the whole little nation who are being treated in the way they are by this aggressor. Creative work in poetic form. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thank you Sara, he's an amazing leader and a great example of how a leader should be for his people. Tom

Ann Peck

Date: 3/9/2022 7:28:00 AM

Beautifully written, Tom. President Zelensky is a man of uncommon courage. He has brought almost the entire world to Ukrain's side. He needs to be saved to lead Ukrain's resurgence.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/9/2022 8:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Ann, I fully agree, he's been offered safe passage out but he's staying with his people and country. Tom

John Watt

Date: 3/7/2022 4:31:00 PM

Tom, I never imagined when I joined Poetry Soup that I would become so educated by such informational poems as you write. A hearty congrats to you for POTD honours, and for using your poetic talents to enlighten others to current and historic events of significance. Your last line is so true; Putin is just a little mouse in a big chair ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/8/2022 10:49:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats John, I love reading history and even current affairs and then like to compose a poem about an individual or an event. I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/7/2022 1:13:00 PM

Back again with congratulations on the honor this spectacular poem of tribute has earned as a POTD Tom! I am so happy to see this poem honored!! God bless you!! <3 ~BJ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/7/2022 3:09:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congratulations and return visit BJ. He's an amazing man and I'm glad I was able to honour him. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/7/2022 8:16:00 AM

Back with congrats on this great poem.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/7/2022 9:46:00 AM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Victor. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/7/2022 7:33:00 AM

I've been away for a few days and am just reading this! Bravo Tom! This is a fabulous salute and a wonderful POTD! Belated Congrats!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/7/2022 9:49:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Mike, he's a great inspiration to his people and indeed the whole world. Hope you had a nice vacation. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/7/2022 1:11:00 AM

Beautiful my friend, my humble apologies for only noticing this now for I am your ardent fan and follow your page religiously - Congratulations Tom this is an amazing poem and I agree he is worthy of worldwide fame and praise hope you enjoyed your day and the honor bestowed on you. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/7/2022 6:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, no apology needed. I'd never heard of him until two weeks ago, he's an amazing man, the whole civilised world stands with him. Putin should hang for his crimes against humanity. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/6/2022 8:09:00 PM

Well said, Tom, I admire him too:) congratulations on POTD:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2022 10:42:00 PM

Thank you very much Jo, he's in great danger from assassins. I hope that they can get him out. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/6/2022 12:01:00 PM

I see you got POTD. Back for Congrats on THAT. Way to go, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2022 12:33:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Andrea, it's been over a week now and the brave Ukrainians are still holding on. Heard they were getting mig fighter planes, they need them now, not when it's over. Tom

Gideon Idudje

Date: 3/6/2022 11:19:00 AM

Tom! thanks for brewing this piece, I really like it Once again thanks .

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2022 11:26:00 AM

Thank you very much Gideon, he's certainly a people's president, may God protect him. Glad you enjoyed it Tom

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/5/2022 3:30:00 PM

Tom, a wonderful tribute poem, sorry I missed this gem, a belated congratulations on POTD!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 11:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Tania, no worries, I think he's an amazing man standing up to that poor excuse for a man in the Kremlin. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Indiana Shaw

Date: 3/5/2022 2:33:00 PM

Worthy of all the many comments here, Tom, and better still POTD, excelling write, may we all wish the Ukrainians peace and freedom soon . . . : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 3:01:00 PM

Thank you very much Indiana, I really hope it goes their way, but rather than fight man to man they fire missiles indiscriminately killing hundreds in the process. I wish the west would unleash hell on Putins evil regime. Tom

Robert Gorelick

Date: 3/5/2022 11:14:00 AM

Magnificent tribute. In 1878, my grandmother's family came to America from Kiev due to the pogroms targeting Jews. Now Ukraine has Jewish president. She must be in heaven both smiling and crying for the nation! Congratulations on your POTD!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 11:17:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Robert, I have nothing but the greatest admiration for him. Tom

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/4/2022 11:37:00 PM

Magnificent illustration of the event and establishing the grandeur of President Zelensky. You are special in exploring the social, political, historical events. This is another great work as usual. Congratulations!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 1:25:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Christuraj, It's heartbreaking watching the news, I just wish the west could do more. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 3/4/2022 11:21:00 PM

No truer words ever written!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 1:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Timothy, the dog Putin has bitten off more than he can chew. Using banned weapons on civilians amounts to war crimes. Tom

Karen Jones

Date: 3/4/2022 8:42:00 PM

Congrats on a wonderful potd. Agreed he is 10 times the man!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 1:22:00 AM

Thank you very much Karen, the whole civilised world is behind Ukraine. I hope to God they succeed in saving their country. Tom

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/4/2022 6:56:00 PM

"I'm fighting for my country, and here I will stay" . . . And that is exactly what he should do. You are right, "The whole world is behind (Zelensky)." My heart is breaking for Ukraine. Your words hold so much truth, my dear friend. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 1:21:00 AM

Thank you very much Brandy, ordinarily folk taking up arms to save their country, Putin is a war criminal and should face justice. Its been over a week now and his plan hasn't worked. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/4/2022 4:53:00 PM

Congratulations Tom on poem of the day. The President and his people are very courageous, it’s terrible what they’re going through, incredibly heartbreaking. God save them… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/5/2022 1:19:00 AM

Thank you very much Belle, they are prepared to die rather than lose their freedom. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Constance La France

Date: 3/4/2022 2:57:00 PM

Tom, wonderful poem, you expressed what it going on in Ukraine well, it breaks my heart and I am moved at how courageous the President and all the people of Ukraine are standing up to this monster. Congratulations on your well deserved POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/4/2022 3:20:00 PM

Thank you very much Constance, it's heartbreaking watching the news about what's happening over there. You can't help but admire their president standing with his people. Putin should hang for what he is doing. I just wish the west could do more before it's too late. Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 3/4/2022 1:18:00 PM

Another POTD for our resident historical fact-based writer, only this time you're writing as the debacle takes place. Happy for you to have received the acclaim, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/4/2022 1:39:00 PM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congratulations Jenna, the whole world stands with him and the Ukrainian people. A shame that they got rid of their nuclear weapons because the coward Putin wouldn't have dared invade. Tom