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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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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
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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!
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.
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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!
Date: 12/4/2016 3:25:00 PM
Oh no! I stopped watching the news because, like your poem, it fills me with dread.
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Date: 12/6/2016 9:16:00 AM
We have made it so far!!!! :) Thanks Jean
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.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/6/2016 9:16:00 AM
I hope this never becomes a reality of course, :)
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.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2016 10:15:00 PM
I sure hope not! :)
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
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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!
Date: 12/2/2016 10:54:00 PM
Very nice, Arthur, very scary to think about. Will humanity ever learn? Maybe not. Hilarious to see Lenin and Stalin with the drinking cups....
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/4/2016 10:14:00 PM
I thought so and looking so much the Russian punk band!! :)

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