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Grain, oil and gas from Russia; we must find other ways To ensure that the unhinged war criminal, Vladimar Putin pays They want sanctions lifted and they'll free up grain from Ukraine Seems like the sanctions are at last working and inflicting pain. Many poorer countries in the world rely on the exported grains But it's stuck in ports because of mines, in the shipping lanes The whole civilised world, and the United nations need to act Or people in poor countries will die of hunger, and that is a fact. Vladimar Putins empty threat is nothing more than a lie He tells the west to jump up and the west asks how high The west's response to Vlad Putin needs to move up a gear Or he and his cronies will be thinking, we're cowering in fear. I urge the civilised world leaders to send weapons at any cost Or the Ukrainians will be overrun and their territory lost Zelensky is pleading for long range rockets, to defend his land To help drive out the invaders and give Ukraine the upper hand. Russia is desperately recruiting men at home, to join their army And have upped the age limit to enlist, to claim some sort of victory Pensioners with guns you'll soon see who are ready to croak The once thought invincible Russian army, is nothing but a joke. Written 29th May 2022.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/19/2022 1:15:00 PM

Whatever will happen is a total mystery for Putin is a sick man of body and mind, he says one thing and does another, an individual that we can never trust, a madman. Could we ever trust any agreement with him, whatever the west does, no matter better weapons or more, he is an evil trickster, and all I want at the end of the day is to see him gone, any can anyone or someone think of a way please, and then we can settle down to peace. An incredible poem. Blessings Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2022 2:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Jennifer, he's not a man I could trust, he's an evil piece of scum. Tom

Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/13/2022 1:43:00 PM

Amen! I stand with Ukraine!NKM

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2022 2:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Sally, it's heartbreaking what is happening there, such a strong and proud people, they deserve all the help we can give them. Tom

Ann Foster

Date: 6/13/2022 9:05:00 AM

War is always a broken plan... there are no winners on either side. This was a well-written poem. Ann

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2022 10:15:00 AM

Thank you Ann, you're right, the loss of life on both sides is staggering, and all for a bit of land. So tragic that in this day and age it's going on. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/6/2022 1:47:00 PM

Well said Tom, when will this violent, tragic war end… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/6/2022 2:31:00 PM

Thank you Belle, Putin has no notion of backing down even sacrificing thousands of his own soldiers. Ukraine has the bodies in refrigerated trains but Russia doesn't want them because the Russian people would see the truth. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 6/5/2022 10:51:00 AM

Thanks for continuing the commentary for us, Tom. We all appreciate the time and effort you put into keeping the world aware of this injustice. Thank you, Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/6/2022 12:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Bill, I cant believe the west relied so heavily on Russia for oil and gas, the west should have found alternative means years ago. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/2/2022 12:15:00 PM

Tom, this is a skillfully-written, powerful commentary on how the world needs to bring Putin down! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/2/2022 12:25:00 PM

Thank you Janice, we must ensure the west stays united or that physchopath will continue on his quest to gain more territory. Tom

Anil Deo

Date: 5/31/2022 3:05:00 AM

Lastvtwomlines are a spectacular summary. Of Putin's miscalculation -- like Saddam's in 1990

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/31/2022 4:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Anil, power has gone to his head and he's made blunder after blunder. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 5/30/2022 5:32:00 AM

If good men don't stand up and be counted then bad men will take over. Right now it's over there but what's to keep him from moving this way. This is what alliances are made for. Good write as always Tom. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2022 5:40:00 AM

Thank you very much Judy, talk is cheap and Putin is not a man who listens anyway. We should give Ukraine everything they want to kick out that evil war criminal Putin out of their country. Seems the west just doesn't want to upset him. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/30/2022 4:45:00 AM

Putin, this crazy egoistic dictator, would rather see the whole world obliterated than give up his dream of becoming the master of the world. A powerful real poem that we all should read and learn. Blessings, my dearest friend, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2022 4:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, that man cannot be right in the head and should be removed as soon as possible for the good of all mankind. Tom

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/29/2022 10:28:00 PM

I might add, Russia used a slash and burn policy in Chechnya, then in Syria, and places in Africa and the west sat back and allowed this. I know is not black/white these issues, but when we do not stand up to aggression, it will keep going! I love how you write about these issues. Its also sad the Russian Church approves of this genocide.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2022 12:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Arthur, he had free reign in those countries and got away with it. Sanctions didn't stop them taking Crimea then so the west needs to tighten the noose. Putin underestimated the fierce resistance from the Ukrainian people. I'm sure he won't stop at Ukraine, I just hope Finland and Sweden get accepted into NATO or he'll be heading there next. They're crying out for long range artillery and we should deliver ASAP. If Putin doesn't like it, tough. Tom

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/29/2022 10:24:00 PM

First what lovely poetry, even on such a touch topic. Hopefully we will learn, and the west will learn to be self sufficient from oppressive regimes such as Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and so on. Putin is using the playbook of the one before him. https://arthurvaso.weebly.com/vasos-blog/-great-reads-berlin-diary-by-william-lshirer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2022 12:45:00 AM

Thank you Arthur, it's certainly a wake up call, Putin is trying to blackmail us in to lifting sanctions to free up grain from Odessa. Many poorer nations rely on it to survive and as we've seen Putin cares not for human life. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/29/2022 10:09:00 PM

The joke of it all is that it is in very bad taste. i hope Russia will taste some of its own hunger.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2022 12:41:00 AM

Thank you Victor, me too, they seem to be calling the shots. The west needs to respond in kind. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/29/2022 7:45:00 PM

Amen, Tom. Once thought invisible, the Red Army has choked... although never count the Russians out. Never. Vigilance, vigilance, vigilance - as you have rightly called for. Keep that pen sharp, Maestro! Bravo, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2022 12:40:00 AM

Thank you very much Gershon, the only thing the Russians have got is quantity, I just hope they get those long range rockets that will help push them back. Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/29/2022 2:40:00 PM

Tom, this poem is so beautiful. Underdeveloped countries will likely starve. Your ideas reflect what we all know. A psychopath attacked unjustly. Putin's warning is a farce, but it's worth emphasizing. My expectation is that all nations will fight this psychopath jointly.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 2:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Lasaad, I know many countries are now condemning Putin for his unjust war, I hope they can keep the momentum going until he's toppled from power. He's made the world a very unstable place with his sabre rattling and empty threats. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 5/29/2022 1:34:00 PM

Tom I love and share your Patriotic spirit and truth. Your words are what we all feel and realize. God bless you for sharing as we continue to pray for those distraught souls, dealing with this unfounded agression by a madman. Keep on writing buddy.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 1:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Michael, the Ukrainians are going through sheer hell and have done nothing to deserve that and all because of one crazy physchopath. While it continues I'll keep writing about it or it will fade into the background. Tom

Gary Radice

Date: 5/29/2022 1:14:00 PM

"Vladimar Putins empty threat is nothing more than a lie He tells the west to jump up and the west asks how high" - How true Tom. I'm concerned that there are countries (or leaders thereof) saying one thing but secretly appeasing Putin. What a world we live in. Cheers - Gary

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 1:38:00 PM

Thank you very much Gary, I agree with you, many companies also were happy to remain trading in Russia whilst the war was kicking off and but for campaigns against them they eventually pulled out, it's all about money. Never mind the fact they were fuelling his war campaign indirectly. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2022 10:54:00 AM

what will become of all of this? We can only shake our heads in disbelief. So much that happened these past few years is showing me a world upside down. Keep up your golden pen, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 11:00:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, what Putin has done is unforgiveable and a great injustice to the Ukrainian people. While Putin still breathes I'll keep writing. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 5/29/2022 9:05:00 AM

If all the countries join hands to put up a defense against Russia, there will be some chance of the war coming to an end . As a person I voice my feeling, though my country keeps a neutral stand. I admire your wielding of your pen as a weapon...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 9:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, when it's not happening in your own country it's easy to shut it out. But I can't shut it out because of the great injustice that is taking place. Tom

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/29/2022 8:48:00 AM

Tom, I agree with everything you wrote. Keep up the good work. If the West would only increase the pressure. We need to provide the support that Zelensky desperately needs. Exceptional writing!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 8:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Milton, I get the feeling the west are worried they might upset Putin so hold back. That piece of thrash is trying to get everyone dancing to his tune. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/29/2022 7:27:00 AM

I fully concur with the sentiments you express Tom. It is getting unbearable now to see the deaths and destruction. The world needs to step up even more to save a free nation.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, Putin is crazy, he's like a runaway train, someone Russian or otherwise needs to take him out for the good of all mankind. Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/29/2022 6:53:00 AM

Three months of terror. One day the news says Russians are making headway, and the next it's Ukrainians that are driving them back. There's not much left to the imagination after seeing pictures and video of what's left, and how those who remain are forced to live. I don't want to look any more. Those who are living the hell have no choice.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2022 7:44:00 AM

Thank you Jenna, and that hell all caused by one madman in his lust for power. I can't for a minute imagine what conditions are like for those poor civilians caught up in it, many unable to escape the horrors. Tom