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This moment


Perched on the brink of a spring 
We are sharing a handful of
Brown nuts 

Just a few hours ago 
The uniformed forces 
Detained our friend 
What was his crime?

He had voiced dissent 
Against corruption 

We are uncertain 
Whether he is still alive or not 

This moment is exquisite 
We and this hill
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20 August 2025

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Tom Woody

Date: 8/20/2025 4:48:00 AM

This is happening daily to Jehovah's witnesses in Russia. Taken from their homes, bank accounts frozen, charged with the crime of simply practicing their religion. Not so exquisite at all Probir