Winners and Losers

I do not recognise this world we live in,
I can't bear its troubled face,
All the arguing and fighting,
Will cause the end of the Human Race.

Inhumanity runs rife,
For the people of Ukraine
The savage loss of life,
Destruction and constant pain,

Caused by a dictator,
Who decides he wants a war,
Stirring a cauldron of trouble,
Adding more and more,

Anguish to the pot
Dangerous and demented,
A man who's losing the plot
Because of his love of power,

That is getting weaker by the hour.
He is a loser whichever way it goes,
The Ukrainians are united,
And not intimidated by their foes.

The Ukrainian people,
Did not want this war,
Why would they want to fight
For a country that was theirs before.

How will this all end?
It is anyone's guess,
How will we untangle
This untanglable mess.

Bravery, Courage and Respect,
For each other,
United together,
Brother to Brother.

The world will forever remember Ukraine,
For its stamina and restrain.
In trying to keep its own country,
Gaining respect and compassion in History.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 1:54 AM
This is the crux of the matter "The Ukrainians are united, And not intimidated by their foes." - I am impressed by them!
Hawkins Avatar
March 19, 2022 at 11:46 PM
Me too, Caren.
M  Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 4:34 AM
Very well said Shirley…..such sadness and horror happening. Debx
Hawkins Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Power goes to some people's heads, Crazy world leaders causing treachery to innocent victims. Beyond understanding.
Baker Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Thoughtful, timely poem, Shirley. Last two verses were a good summary. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill
Hawkins Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 6:24 PM
Thank you, Bill, I hope you and your wife are having a pleasant weekend. Blessings, Shirley
Leffanta Avatar
March 9, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Well said! David vs Goliath except the Ukrainians throw bottles at tanks . . . .
Hawkins Avatar
March 9, 2022 at 5:44 PM
G'Day Rico And are not hiding in bunkers ...
Keady Avatar
March 8, 2022 at 4:43 PM
Nice write Shirley!
Hawkins Avatar
March 9, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Thank you, Damian, for your welcome comment.
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