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Sabre Rattling

probing defences the bear at the border growls ~ the west stands ready Written 25th January 2022

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Dryford Chimutu

Date: 5/8/2022 5:07:00 AM

I really do not understand when leaders abandon roundtable discussion to wage senseless wars instead! After death and devastation, roundtable discussion still emerges as the best answer to conflict among us. So, the sabre-rattling by the Kremlin is only senseless. Those at the Kremlin would rather Sober-Rattle at a roundtable discussion with Kiev and all those concerned. It is unfortunate that we are hearing these sabre rattlings any away. Otherwise, wars are old-fashioned.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2022 7:03:00 AM

Thank you very much Dryford, wars solve nothing but inflict misery and death on the innocent, only talks and compromise will solve any issues. Tom

John Watt

Date: 2/20/2022 10:46:00 PM

Praying for peace.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/21/2022 6:53:00 AM

Thank you John, hopefully he'll stand down but we shouldn't give him too much slack because that's what he wants. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/11/2022 9:39:00 AM

Ooh…very good!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/11/2022 1:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Kim, situation is quite volatile but we live in hope. Tom

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/9/2022 3:54:00 PM

Tom, I hope the US stands ready for anything that Russia throws at them. The only thing we can do is pray. Blessings ~ Debra

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/11/2022 1:28:00 PM

Thank you Debra, I was hoping they'd find a diplomatic solution but it's looking grim. Tom

Jcb Brul

Date: 2/9/2022 4:25:00 AM

What a stunning senryu! Vividly done. Best wishes.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2022 6:22:00 AM

Thank you JCB, im hoping its just that, Sabre Rattling, we don't need any more conflicts in our lives. Tom

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/8/2022 1:37:00 PM

Oh boy, it sure does; I hope we're ready...sometimes I wonder.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/8/2022 2:15:00 PM

Thank you ML, me too, hopefully that's all it is, a show of strength. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 2/7/2022 12:18:00 PM

Tom so true in your piece. We are headed for war my friend. Mankind repeats itself over and over again...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/7/2022 11:53:00 PM

Thank you very much Michael, mankind never learns, the ones stirring up unrest are safe from any violence. I'm hoping it's just Putin trying it on. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 2/3/2022 4:42:00 PM

Well written! Will Putin yield?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/3/2022 5:43:00 PM

Thank you very much Timothy, he's a clever man and he knows there will be consequences, we live in hope. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 2/3/2022 2:59:00 AM

Good Morning Tom. The senryu is executed perfectly with format voice and tone. Your theme speaks volumes for anytime and now... - Remain safe. Blessings always.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/3/2022 6:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, I hope it turns out to be just that, sabre Rattling. Tom

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/2/2022 1:19:00 PM

Will we ever have true peace? I know you are in the U.K and I am in the U.S.A but peace seems to be just a word not a reality these days. :)Paulette

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 2:05:00 PM

Thank you Paulette, I'm inclined to agree, there's crackpots out there only interested in land grabbing and conflict. Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 2/2/2022 7:55:00 AM

Tom, we live in troubled times..Delice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 8:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Delice, lot of tension at the moment, we certainly don't need another conflict. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/2/2022 5:51:00 AM

Just wanted to let you know that I love the pictures you create with you for your background, Tom:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 5:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo, I use an app that changes the background. I can be anywhere in the world lol. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 2/2/2022 3:56:00 AM

The US seems ready, but I don't think Europe is.. Vlad is flexing again, Great write

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 4:26:00 AM

Thank you Joseph, the worry is Putin is always ready and I've a feeling he'll invade. I hope I'm wrong. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 2/1/2022 3:36:00 PM

A miracle of peace I hope

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 4:23:00 AM

Thank you Eve, me too, its the last thing the world needs right now. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/1/2022 3:24:00 PM

Hello Tom ... trouble is, when these conflicts begin no one can tell in which direction they will spread, and that is a real concern - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 4:23:00 AM

Thank you Lindsay, im hoping its just Putin putting on a show of strength and nothing else. Tom

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/30/2022 4:51:00 PM

A chilling thought, this metaphor; well penned. Let's hope the sabre's turn to wet noodles instead.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/31/2022 2:39:00 AM

Thank you ML, I just hope it doesn't get to the point of no return. We live in hope? Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 1/29/2022 3:16:00 PM

The West stands ready ... I hope so? This could get ugly fast. Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/30/2022 3:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Bill, worrying times for sure. Tom

Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/29/2022 9:49:00 AM

Hello Tom - We see and hear your words and the situation. Powerful... MY this day find you well. Blessings always

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 10:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, I'm hoping they'll find a peaceful solution. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/29/2022 9:23:00 AM

A poem for the times ~ powerful

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 10:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Line, a worrying situation for sure. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/29/2022 4:02:00 AM

Sad state of affairs isn't it. We never know what area of the world will be at war anymore. The Bible being fulfilled right before our eyes. I enjoyed reading your work. Very creative and good use of politics and today's news. Your visit to my page was inspiring. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 5:03:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, hopefully both sides will back down but its tense at the moment. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/28/2022 10:17:00 PM

Without conflict one hopes Tom, a senryu for today. Nice one.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2022 11:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Harry, hopefully it's just Putin showing off his toys. Tom

Anil Deo

Date: 1/28/2022 11:03:00 AM

Tom, thanks. Cold War yet? I agree that this time RUSSIAN BEAR will be stopped . shalom, shalom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2022 12:37:00 PM

Thank you very much Anil, I hope so too, the world doesn't need more conflict. Hope you're well. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 1/28/2022 6:37:00 AM

A powerful write. Future looks scary. Hope all behave sensibly.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2022 8:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Rama, I hope so too. Its the last thing the world needs right now. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 1/27/2022 8:58:00 AM

Tom, well said. I wish they would put their little rattles back in their cribs and play like gentleman instead of children on a playground. Bless you with a new year of blessings. Hugs Eve

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/27/2022 10:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Eve, you're right, only talking and compromising will solve the stalemate. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 1/26/2022 8:30:00 PM

Great Senryu, Tom. Let us pray for the innocent that this madman is just flexing his muscles. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/26/2022 11:33:00 PM

Thank you very much Charlie, one thing Putin isn't stupid, he knows an invasion will cost him dearly. Tom