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The Underdog

The Underdog

The underdog wasn’t expected to last this long
The status quo, the elite were sharing, 
Didn’t return as expected
World order in the balance, at tipping point
All those who were fed, are now struggling to eat
The world banked on democracies defeat.
Ukraine is still standing
Punch drunk but aware
The aggressor and expected victor being
Mutilated on the field and still the disbelievers
Spout venom in his defence, hoping he’ll
Recover and order will return.
But that’s long gone. The plan was three days
Until the end. They waited until conspicuous
And then had to act. Delayed delivery while
words dripped blood down the wall. 
Fortunately, principled countries are literate.

When it’s over; the delaying guilty
Will pretend, it’s the right result.
Of which it is for the underdog.

Behind the scenes, in the corridors of
Power, they’ll rue their mistakes and 
Costs will be counted.
Forever gone the good times; never be the same.

But when victory comes even the doubters and 
Losers will shout, Slava Ukraine!

David Cox 05/08/22

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Terry Ireland Date: 8/6/2022 5:52:00 AM Not many of us survive writing this stuff. Keep it up Dave. Speaking from experience, been banned from one local folk club. Very much lime your work. Login to Reply Dave Cox Date: 8/6/2022 9:39:00 AM Thank you Terry. I think there was a conspiracy against Ukraine and a veiled hope Putin would succeed quickly and normal relations could resume. The Germans dragged their heels hoping the world would abandon Ukraine. They're are all in it together at times. Thanks again Dave.