Russian Dreams

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Russian Dreams

Ukraine screams
In the deep of night
The death squad’s March and gaily sing
The motherland is great
Jews are all dead
Russia is the new Reich
No matter what the putain has said

Estonia has fallen
Latvia knows it’s a recall of  old Stalin
It started with Russians
Shooting black Russians in the Volga night
Whipping pussy riots into a frenzy
The free press all but surrendered
Or maybe butchered ya?
The orthodox clergy recalled to the crusades

The Kremlin will march
Like Napoleon before
Not heeding history
Or the battles lost in lore
Russians have been imprisoned
In the century before

This is why
You may live to see
 ………..a new world war of three

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Lynn Marie

Date: 2/23/2017 4:05:00 AM

This is a frightening read, so tragic and so unnecessary. You are very skilled at highlighting issues that are devastating. This one touches me as my grandparents came from a small village in the Ukraine. The children in orphanages is what I think of. They don't have a choice, nor a voice. As much as I admire your talent, I will be glad of the day you not have to write of such horror, Arthur.:-) blessings, lynn

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/5/2017 9:10:00 PM

Thank you, I agree, and these days my heart cries for Ukraine, having many friends from there, here!

Darren White

Date: 1/3/2017 4:32:00 AM

This is my fear too, Arthur. I am in Europe, mangled between all sorts of megalomaniac rulers. Utter powerless feeling, this.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/5/2017 9:09:00 PM

Don't fret my friend, in the end is I who shall rule the world!

Jean Murray

Date: 12/4/2016 3:25:00 PM

Oh no! I stopped watching the news because, like your poem, it fills me with dread.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/6/2016 9:16:00 AM

We have made it so far!!!! :) Thanks Jean

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/3/2016 10:26:00 AM

Oh Artnadamus...Your poem scares me with the harsh reality..Deep to the bone ...Lets hope We ve learned something from world war 1 and 2..Visions that give me goosebumps Art.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/6/2016 9:16:00 AM

I hope this never becomes a reality of course, :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/3/2016 9:23:00 AM

Really strong first line, Arthur. These are troubling times, and Russia is not the only reason. Let's hope it does not come to the worst.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2016 10:15:00 PM

I sure hope not! :)

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/2/2016 10:57:00 PM

I found much talent and authenticity to your poem. I wanted to write "I like your poem", but I cannot because the topic leaves nothing to like. It is apt, it is right on, it is well-written, but what's happening over there is sad and as scary as your poem relates. Well done, Arthur, I say as I pray ... CayCay

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2016 10:15:00 PM

I understand, I wrote this partly in support of those standing up to the events of today! hugs!