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The Ukrainian Flag Flies Again In Kherson

The Ukrainian flag flies again in Kherson, it is a joy to see
The Russian army are running scared from Ukraines military
Russia pulled out its army saying it was a tactical move
But against Ukraines valiant army, they have a lot to prove.

Their so called special military operation is now lying in tatters 
Total victory for the brave Ukrainians is now all that matters 
Russia have had many setbacks you hear about them everyday
Ukraine will not yield to the Russians and are driving them away. 

The retreating Russian army have now pulled back to the Dnipro River 
With a harsh winter approaching I hope they get frostbite and shiver
They've behaved like wild animals and they do not deserve to live 
It will be a cold day down in the furnace of hell before anyone can forgive. 

But Ukraine remains cautious as the Russians beat a hasty retreat 
Vladimir Putin is so thick skinned and he will not accept defeat 
They've probably laid booby trap explosives, to inflict fatal injury 
They don't care who they kill, be it innocent civilians or military. 

Vladimar Putin will be removed from power, it is just a matter of time 
I hope he's handed over, and in the Hague charged with his heinous crime
But for now proud Ukrainians celebrate, as their flag again flies in Kherson 
I pray that in time we'll hear about Ukraines victory, and how the war was won.


Written on 12th November 2022.

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Charles Messina November 16, 2022 at 5:00 AM Putin, Bin Laden, Hitler...all the same. One day they will all have a wonderful Tea Party...in HELL. Great write "Sir Tom" Congratulations on POTD. Tom Cunningham November 16, 2022 at 6:27 AM Thank you very much Charlie, I agree, hope they all burn for eternity. Tom

Kim Rodrigues November 15, 2022 at 6:20 AM Close to the heart. Still sad that this is happening. I see the precious kids of my friend who were brought here before the war. Orphans that have parents, freedom and no war. But my friends hearts hurt for the country they’ve been to several times. Keep writing, dear one. Tom Cunningham November 15, 2022 at 6:28 AM Thank you very much Kim,, I'm angered every time I hear the news from Ukraines and what those scum are inflicting on the innocent civilians, they must be held to account for what they've done. Tom

Jenna Logan November 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM Dear Tom, I'd much rather receive the news from you than any network. You're never biased, and you have a fantastic way with words. Congratulations, pats on the back and big hugs for having your story recognized as poem of the day. (((Tom))) That's a hug! Tom Cunningham November 14, 2022 at 9:56 AM Lol thanks for the pat and hug, often wondered what those commas meant. Its a great morale boost for the Ukrainian people, they needed some good news. As for that scum digging in by the river, I hope they all freeze to death. Tom

John Watt November 14, 2022 at 12:05 AM Tom, you've been the PS "On-the-spot reporter" for the Ukraine tragedy ever since it began. Nice to see some humiliation come Putin's way for his egregious invasion, and some light at the end of Ukraine's tunnel. Well done, sir, congrats for your POTD award. Hope all is well ~ John Tom Cunningham November 14, 2022 at 12:16 AM Thank you very much John, I hate injustice of any kind and this is a great injustice against a peaceful nation. It's a clear message to other despots in the world, invade a country who is no threat and the west will help them, the sheer bravery of the Ukrainians must be applauded. All good here and I hope you are too. Tom

L Milton Hankins November 13, 2022 at 6:20 PM Back to say "Congratulations, Tom" on a marvelous poem exceptionally well-written and so essential to the cause of freedom in Ukraine! Tom Cunningham November 14, 2022 at 12:12 AM Thank you very much for your congratulations and return visit Milton, much appreciated. Hope your weekend went well. Tom

Christuraj Alex November 13, 2022 at 5:14 PM Great research-filled descriptive as well as objective writing. Great scenes are beautifully depicted. "I pray that in time we'll hear about Ukraines victory, and how the war was won" - Surely Ukrain will tell us. Lessons are taught and learned in this process. Congratulations. Tom Cunningham November 14, 2022 at 12:10 AM Thank you very much Christuraj, slowly but surely the Russian aggressors are being driven out, Putins great blunder, he's desperate for a way out and I hope the western world doesn't give him one. He should be hung for his crimes. Tom

Brandy Nicole November 13, 2022 at 5:04 PM Yes, the "Ukrainians" can now "celebrate, as their flag again flies in Kherson." They have been through so much. I agree with you, "Vladimar Putin will be removed from power, it is just a matter of time." I hope it happens very soon. This is deep and inspiring, all at the same time. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Tom Cunningham November 14, 2022 at 12:12 AM Thank you very much Brandy, I hope in the coming weeks more Ukrainian flags will be flying in other parts of Ukraine. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Terry Flood November 13, 2022 at 3:53 PM That final sentiment is one to be echoed by all, Tom. Congrats on POTD. Terry Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 4:09 PM Thank you very much for your congrats Terry, it's a war we mustn't let that physchopath win or he'll just carry on. Tom

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 13, 2022 at 3:16 PM Congratulations on your POTD, Tom. A great victory for Ukraine - your depiction is brilliant!! Mala Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 3:52 PM Thank you very much Mala, hopefully in the coming weeks more Ukrainian flags will fly in other towns taken by the Russians. Tom

John Gondolf November 13, 2022 at 12:24 PM I am in awe of the bravery and tenacity of the Ukrainians as they stand together defending their homeland. Hopefully, Putin will soon realize this is a war that he cannot win. Congrats on having this honoed as the POTD. Write on, John Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 1:15 PM Thank you very much John, they are fierce warriors who have proved themselves as such. They didn't ask for this war and were no threat to Russia. Putin is thick skinned and won't admit defeat but I believe it will be the end of him if he carries on. Quicker the better for all mankind, can't believe just one man has caused all this upheaval for the whole world. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Robert Gorelick November 13, 2022 at 12:12 PM Congratulations on the POTD Tom! Now that winters coming according to Ukrainian generals the cold weather is going to work to the advantage of the Ukrainian defenders. Enjoyed your informative and inspiring tribute of Ukraine! Robert Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 1:11 PM Thank you very much Robert, against all the odds Ukraine has fought tooth and nail against those scum, Hope the Russians freeze to death dug in by the river. Its what they deserve. Tom

Heidi Sands November 13, 2022 at 10:49 AM Congratulations for POTD Tom. Well done. Enjoy! Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 10:59 AM Thank you very much Heidi, after nearly eight month's the great superpower Russia has gained little. They are the scum of the earth. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen November 13, 2022 at 10:16 AM - Tom, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 10:24 AM Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Anne, very much appreciated. Hope you've had a lovely day. Tom

Jim Slaughter November 13, 2022 at 9:44 AM Too bad that Putin doesn't/won't take the Hitler way out, and do himself in. A good one for POTD, Tom...or any other day, for that matter. Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 9:57 AM Thank you very much Jim, the world would breath a sigh of relief if he did., we live in hope. He's not human that's for sure. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Bill Baker November 13, 2022 at 8:35 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Tom. Always good to have you share the war news with us. I think you're right on track for the coming event, my friend. Bill Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 9:08 AM Thank you very much Bill, empire's come and go, Rome, the Nazis all fizzled out in the end and hopefully Putins reign will soon come to an end too. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Susan Lawrence November 13, 2022 at 8:29 AM The brutalities are beyond what any human should have to endure . Your words have brought this reality home and educated us at the same time Tom . Amazing and victorious moments for the Ukrainians !! Congratulations on POTD. I hope you are well , Susan :) Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 9:04 AM Thank you very much Susan, As Gershon said we only get to hear half of what that Russian scum have inflicted on a peaceful nation, they say you should always forgive but I would struggle to do that. His army are murdering rapists and should be shot. Tom

Eve Roper November 13, 2022 at 8:18 AM Great verse, Tom. Congratulation on POTD. Prayers are worth every word. Blessings my friend. Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM Thank you very much Eve, they certainly are, my prayers are for the victims of Putins invasion, I hope he and his scum army burn in hell. Tom

I Am Anaya November 13, 2022 at 8:03 AM Big Congratulations on POTD! Dear Sir Tom, you have given us another day of celebration. I feel joy for the Ukrainians as their flag flies again. Unfortunately, Russians had their own celebration of an ICBM being wheeled through Moscow during a Russian military parade yesterday! This war unfolded right before our eyes, the world must witness. I pray with you! :) Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 9:10 AM I saw that Anaya, he's an amazing artist. I Am Anaya November 13, 2022 at 9:04 AM Banksy was there in Ukraine! See what I posted;) Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 8:51 AM Thank you very much Anaya, a great day for Ukraine without a doubt. Putin is a total nut job, he can parade all he wants, if he launches a nuke then Russia would be wiped off the map, surely he's not that stupid or is he. Tom

Joseph May November 13, 2022 at 7:35 AM A great victory for Ukraine, Congrats on POTD Tom Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 8:48 AM Thank you very much Joseph, I hope it is the first of many victories for Ukraine. Tom

Gershon Wolf November 13, 2022 at 7:16 AM Once again, a terrific commentary on this brutal war, Tom. Your words are a veritable RAY OF SUNSHINE 'midst the horror of it all... I can assure you that the West is badly underreporting the beating Ukraine has taken, both physical and psychological. My wife and all her many relatives are from the Kharkiv region, and the reports from their friends still there would break the hardest of hearts. It is way beyond grim. Even if Putin loses this war, he will have gained the 'satisfaction' - may he and his satisfaction rot in Hell - of totally demoralizing those who couldn't leave... Keep at it, Sir Thomas!!! Thanks, gw Gershon Wolf November 13, 2022 at 10:19 PM I think that if the battlefield losses continue this winter, Putin will be whisked away to Siberia -- only to be replaced by someone even worse. Russia is Russia is Russia. In Hebrew, the word 'Russia' means evil. No denying it... Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 8:47 AM Thank you very much for your congrats Gershon, there is no sugar coating what those animals have inflicted on the Ukrainian people, I would never forgive them for what they have done. Children, women and old men killed and thrown in a pit. I hope Ukraine unleashes hell on that scum. I hope to hear one day that the physchopath Putin has been assassinated. I'd gladly pull the trigger. I'm sorry to hear your wife's relatives and friends have suffered under that scum. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler November 13, 2022 at 6:40 AM Hey Tom. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD with this wonderful poem! :) Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 7:15 AM Thank you very much Linda, I long for the day when I can write about a great Ukrainian victory over Russia. Tom

Mike Gentile November 13, 2022 at 5:17 AM Tom, a big congratulations to you for your POTD honors! Enjoy your day!!! Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 7:13 AM Thank you very much for your congrats Mike. I hope you too have a great weekend. Tom

Vijay Pandit November 13, 2022 at 5:10 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD Tom. Enjoy your day. Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 7:09 AM Thank you very much for your return visit and congratulations Vijay, much appreciated, hope you too have a lovely day. Tom

Suzanne Delaney November 13, 2022 at 4:39 AM Congratulatiions. Tom …..on POTD and for bringing attention to this unjustifiable war. Bless the innocent people who are killed and wounded. Remember the fallen. SuZ Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 7:09 AM Thank you very much Suz, you're right, Putin had no justification for his botched invasion of a peaceful country who were no threat to him.. Tom

Constance La France November 13, 2022 at 4:13 AM Tom, a wonderful poem, I hope the Russians keep running like the cowards they are, history will not be kind. Tears for the proud and brave people of Ukraine. Thank you for writing this and congratulations on receiving your deserving POEM OF THE DAY, honor. Tom Cunningham November 13, 2022 at 4:20 AM Thank you very much Constance, Putin will always be remembered as the butcher of Ukraine who just doesn't care about the cost in human life. His army are.a bunch of murderers and rapists and I hope they get what's coming to them. Tom

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