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A year ago Russia invaded Ukraine a peaceful country who posed no threat whatsoever to Russia, Putin had hoped to assassinate President Zelensky and his family and install a Putin puppet in his place. What Putin didn't account for was the resolve and sheer bravery of the Ukrainian people.

 

 

Slava Ukraini

A year ago, the Russian state launched an unprovoked attack
Seizing land from Ukraine but they've bravely fighting back 
If Russia can't have it, they operate a policy of scorched earth
And turn many towns and villages into mounds of rubble and dirt. 

Russia then weaponised their gas and shipments of grain
And tried to inflict on the civilian people unbearable pain
His criminal army targets hospitals, schools, homes and utilities 
He thought the Ukrainians would surrender, rather than freeze. 

He tells the Russian people lies and many believe every word 
And he tells them he's protecting Russia ;I find that absurd 
We've seen evidence of his atrocities against women and men
And it's heart-breaking to see pictures of murdered children. 

Ukraine was never a bold threat to that rogue terrorist state 
Putin thought the west would leave the Ukrainians to their fate
How wrong was he to think the western world would look away 
They're helping Ukraine defend itself and NATO leads the way. 

Russia's ancient equipment and army are no match for the west 
And to help Ukraine defend itself it is supplying weapon's the best
The Russian dead pile up on battlefields but Putin doesn't care
And hides away in the safety and comfort of his underground lair. 

Wagner mercenaries recruited from jails to increase Russian might
Told their sentences will be lengthened if they don't go and fight
The dregs of Russian humanity are now sent to the eastern front
Together with inexperienced conscripts who now bear the brunt. 

Russia is asking for weapons from North Korea, China and Iran
If China supplies them weapon's then their trade we should ban
People say Ukraine should concede land so that the war will end
But Russia has shown its evil dark side and will never be a friend.

Putin keeps threatening to use weapons of mass destruction 
And has now backed out of treaties and increased production
Does he honestly think that the western world will stand by
If he launches just one, then you can be sure the west will reply. 

Vladimar Putin started this war and there is no one else to blame
He is a disgrace to humanity and should hang his head in shame
Decent Russians and there are many should topple him for his crime
And his war criminal army arrested and either hung or serve time.



                                            Slava Ukraini.

                                  Written 22 February 2023

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Joe Maverick Date: 9/30/2023 12:04:00 AM yuraslav hunka was probably Saying the same slogan along With...? Wars are not as clean Cut as some media outlets would Persude us Tom..I am leaning toward Thinking no mote two party politics And a stronger incentive for peacful Values to be on school curriculums Its sad to see the state we are in now.' No war is a good war..' i must add i have Low confidence in world leaders?? Overall.!! Login to Reply Joe Maverick Date: 10/1/2023 8:39:00 AM Amen to that one Tom ' maybe there Should be a motion among The people to send trudeau for one And all the rest of them to fight out Their greiviances on a deserted island.' A barren one at that.' Btw my respect to you For an answer and your dialouge i will add this At this point (i only put that name to give you a heads up) it was a struggle for me even to write it out..' I have only contempt for such scum.! Tom Cunningham Date: 9/30/2023 3:56:00 AM I agree Joe, the ones who benefits from all this are the arms manufacturers, there are no real winners in any war but every nation has the right to defend itself against any aggressor. You never see world leaders on the front line. Tom

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/17/2023 10:03:00 AM Tom, I agree completely. Putin got away with a lot in his career and thinks the same game will play in his favor forever. Gee that sounds like a former president of ours in the USA. I only assume he's threatened by any democracy or better economy on his border....but the world doesn't work that way anymore. We're linked electronically and globally since we all share the same planet. This may not end well, unfortunately. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 9/18/2023 10:40:00 AM Thank you very much Duke, Putin is unhinged and he has visions of restoring the iron curtain, that will never happen, they failed miserably in Afghanistan and they've lost more men and equipment in a year as opposed to nine years in Afghanistan. If he was to succeed in Ukraine then he'd carry on, the likes of Nth Korea and China are watching closely. The west must ensure he fails. Tom

Brian Sambourne Date: 8/14/2023 7:03:00 PM Such a powerful write Tom. The brutality of this dictator is limitless. I fear a scorched earth war on Ukraine with Russia willing to lob rockets from the safety of their soil. If only the West had taken Putin's atrocities seriously much earlier like chemical weapons used in Syria + the merciless march into Georgia 2008. When the butcher is not confronted early, the bloodletting goes on + on. Thank you for this piece, Tom. Best wishes, Brian Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2023 9:37:00 PM Thank you very much Brian, Putin is a physchopathic madman who cares little for human life even sacrificing thousands of his own soldiers to achieve his goals, I hope the west continues to give Ukraine unlimited support and I agree the civilised world should have acted sooner. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Michael Tor Date: 6/14/2023 10:05:00 PM Tom your passion is noted for the people of Ukraine. You are a warrior my friend like the Ukrainian army and soldiers. Sadly this war will escalate bringing in the Chinese and American military. It might lead up to WW3. Time will tell. These globalist control are behind the scenes pulling all the strings, at the expense of the children, woman, soldiers and those that have paid the ultimate price for war. It is a tragedy that you so well described my friend. I love your support for the People... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 6/14/2023 10:50:00 PM Thank you very much Michael, Russia wants to rule the world and is prepared to risk every Russian to do so, if he succeeds then it will open the door for other crackpots to follow, China, Iran and North Korea. The civilised world must do everything to make sure Putin doesn't succeed, he keeps trying to frighten the west with talks of nuclear weapons but forgets we have them too, does he honestly think we wouldn't respond. The man is pure evil and should hang for his crimes. Thanks too for faving it. Tom Michael Tor Date: 6/14/2023 10:09:00 PM of Ukraine. I certainly believe we are living in the end times Tom. God has just about had enough with these tyrants that bring destruction on the great people of this planet specifically the Ukrainians. God help us all my friend and I pray this destruction will end soon. God bless you Tom for being a fervent supporter of the great people of Ukraine. A favorite Poem my friend...

Jesz Ika Date: 5/1/2023 3:42:00 PM Wow someone is bold enough to write about politics. Rare. Impactful. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2023 6:33:00 PM Thank you Jesz, whilst Russia continues the illegal occupation I'll continue to support Ukraine. Tom

Gary Radice Date: 4/30/2023 1:45:00 AM This says it all Tom. I can't add anything else. It just tells the whole sad, sorry story. Well done! Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2023 2:41:00 AM Thank you very much Gary, 9 years Russia was in Afghanistan and they achieved nothing, they'll suffer the same fate in Ukraine, hopefully. Tom

Nancy Kaufman Date: 4/28/2023 7:15:00 AM Hi Tom This is so well said. It is such a horrific tragedy to see this demolition of Ukraine and the horrific acts Putin continues to inflict on it's people. I just saw on the news how the Russians are now forcing their young men to fight this war by kidnapping them at gun point. As such a history buff and wonderful story teller, it makes me happy to know of your political activism as well. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/28/2023 8:19:00 AM Thank you very much Nancy I hope you are keeping well. I know there are many decent Russian people who are against this madness and many imprisoned for speaking out. The west must keep up the support and ensure that this madman Putin doesn't succeed. I hadn't heard of that tactic but it doesn't surprise me, many Russians are sub human and a disgrace to humanity. I hope one day to see them tried for their war crimes. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Sotto Poet Date: 4/18/2023 9:52:00 AM Tom, I completely agree with you. Another outstanding piece from you in support of the ideals of freedom and democracy. There is no escaping the truth in your statements, Tom. The crimes continue, and you tell the story the way it should be told. He's a beast who will perish one day. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/18/2023 11:53:00 PM Thank you very much Lasaad, whilst Russia keeps invading I'll keep on writing. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Joe Maverick Date: 3/28/2023 12:27:00 AM To my mind 5 permenant members of The u n so titled) and most of them have Interests here Munitiions will be rated on How they preform You must recall a lady Florence Nightingale Who came back From a war the british were fighting in a place Named Crimea to wrest it from russian control Was that 200 years ago There is nothing new Under the sun I see a great waste of life Happened then.' And it wasn't like there was Nuclear to ponder.? What a mess.' A tradgedy being repeated..' Login to Reply Joe Maverick Date: 3/28/2023 3:50:00 AM I am trying to instigate a peace Movement Tom P P D peoples peace day (its on my blog) i don't know if you are aware.? I've had enough of whats presented to me by info channels I tried Al Jazeera a long time ago (yet even there I Saw a bias) I just look at independant media now..And still re check.' Tom Cunningham Date: 3/28/2023 2:24:00 AM Thank you very much Joe, you're right about history repeating itself seems mankind learns nothing from past mistakes. Putin it seems wants to restore the iron curtain whatever the cost, he cares little for human life even sending thousands of his own people to their deaths while he hides in the safety of his bunker. Meanwhile arms manufacturers watching their profits soar. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 3/21/2023 1:15:00 PM Great penning Tom, telling so well all the atrocities of the war against Ukraine, it's so tragic all that's gone on. Trust all is well with you, I'm just back from week in the sun at Fuereventura. Blessings,Gordon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/21/2023 2:23:00 PM Thank you very much Gordon, the civilised world must ensure Putin doesn't succeed in his unnecessary war. All good here, I'm happy you had a good time away. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/16/2023 12:20:00 PM Horrific that it should continue so long. Keep writing Tom! :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2023 1:06:00 PM Thank you very much Linda, the civilised western world should do everything to support Ukraine to ensure that physchopath Putin does not succeed in his quest to try and dominate Europe. Shame for the decent Russian people who are anti Putin but can't protest for fear of being jailed. Tom

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/16/2023 8:47:00 AM Slava Bogu for Tom Cunningham's treatises on this brutal, unwanted war. Spasibo bolshoy, moy droog! ~ Comrade Volkov Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2023 10:01:00 AM Thank you very much Gershon, had to use Google translate lol. The latest act of Russian aggression is the downing of a drone in international waters, the west needs to respond. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 3/16/2023 2:00:00 AM SUCH AN EXCELLENT WORK OF CREATIVE POETIC ART KUDOS TOM PLEASE GO TO MY POETRY PAGE, BLESSINGjS, JENNIFER. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2023 3:26:00 AM Thank you very much Jennifer, while he still continues his illegal war I'll continue to call him out. Tom.

Harry Horsman Date: 2/27/2023 6:35:00 PM Hope you have sent a copy to the Ukraine embassy, Tom, there in the UK and others also. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/28/2023 2:20:00 AM Thank you very much Harry, I'll look it up, show them they have support. Hope you're on the mend. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 2/26/2023 6:46:00 PM The absolute truth is mirrored in your magnificent account of events in your poem, my friend, Tom! History has already condemned Putin's war. He will certainly have the end of Hitler, Mussolini, and so many other bloodthirsty dictators. A fave, my friend! Blessings! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/26/2023 11:56:00 PM Thank you very much Demetrios, I couldn't let the anniversary of that terrible war go by without reminding everyone of the great suffering the Ukrainian people are having to endure all because of just one man. The Russian people should hand him over to stand trial for his war crimes. Hope you're feeling better now. Tom

Mark Koplin Date: 2/26/2023 6:49:00 AM I hope this madness will end soon. My heart aches every night for the suffering this madman has brought to their country. You have a true gift with words my friend! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/26/2023 8:16:00 AM Thank you very much Mark me too, you can't reason with that lunatic, he only understands violence and murder. Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/24/2023 9:01:00 PM For sure he is a mad man. And many other crazies are run amok in this world. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 11:24:00 PM Thank you Andrea, the west has to ensure he does not succeed or other crazies will think they too can get away with it, China Nth Korea etc. Tom

Heidi Sands Date: 2/24/2023 4:46:00 PM Has any other country given Ukraine money? United States continues to give billions.. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 6:39:00 PM Yes about 13, EU institutions top the list followed by the US and others. Its a small price to pay if it stops that madman Putin. Tom

Heidi Sands Date: 2/24/2023 2:46:00 PM God Bless those in Ukraine. I wish the govt. Here would care as much about those in Ohio and beyond suffering from a massive catastrophe. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 3:24:00 PM Thank you Heidi, I saw about that on the news, But they didn't give out much detail. Charity should begin at home before helping others that's politics for you. Tom

Paul Callus Date: 2/24/2023 11:52:00 AM A vert good introduction followed by an equally good rendition of how this important episode in recent history evolved during this past year. Well done Tom...keep the flag of liberty flying!! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 1:58:00 PM Thank you very much Paul, I hate to see this injustice carried out against people who posed no threat to his regime. I just hope it doesn't escalate but it's not looking good. Whilst Putin continues I'll keep writing. Tom

Lisa Ricci Date: 2/24/2023 8:52:00 AM Good Morning Tom. It appears the Putin story continues. The Putin way is here again. There are no words. I believe you wrote in a dignified way in the name of humanity and mankind. Bless the people and bless the world too. What has happened to the world and what has happened to humanity for all. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and may I say the truth as well. Have a wonderful day and weekend. Remain safe. Blessings always. (smile) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 1:55:00 PM Thank you very much Lisa can't believe it's been a year and still that madman continues his crusade against a peaceful nation. Putin is a disgrace to humanity and has blood on his hands. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Lin Lane Date: 2/24/2023 8:01:00 AM There's no running from the truth in your words, Tom. The atrocities continue and you put it out there as it should be told. He's a beast that will meet his end one day. Too bad it didn't happen a year ago. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 8:10:00 AM Thank you very much Lin, not a day goes by that I don't think of those poor people suffering unspeakable atrocities. All this caused by one man who is a raving physchopath who cares nothing for human life. He got away with it in Syria and Checneya but its more open in Ukraine and the whole world can see what he's doing. His end can't come soon enough. Tom

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/24/2023 7:06:00 AM Tom, you've penned another masterpiece--a vivid description of the travesties being perpetrated on the Ukrainians and the world's determination to help. Putin is the Devil incarnate. Janice Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 8:06:00 AM Thank you very much Janice, he certainly is and more, I've never known such an evil man, he has no respect for anyone. Has sent thousands to their deaths and for what.? Tom

Mike Gentile Date: 2/24/2023 4:33:00 AM Tom, no one could have said it better!Pray for peace! A happy weekend to you !!! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 4:39:00 AM Thank you very much Mike, I know the west are supplying weapons but it's only so they can defend themselves against that evil madman Putin. Amazes me how these crackpots get to such high office. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 2/24/2023 3:29:00 AM I don't normally comment on political poems but this is so very well written Tom. It says in the bible brother and sister will turn against each other, how sad, I pray for peace every day, maybe God will lay His hand down, soon. Love and prayers Vie Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2023 3:45:00 AM Thank you very much Vie, so many Russians and Ukrainians have family in each others country and always got on well with each other but it took just one man to change that overnight. I know we should forgive but I'd find it very hard to forgive Russia for what its done to innocent civilians who posed no threat to Putin. Putin is unhinged and his own people need to topple him. Tom

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