Ukraine
A fight for freedom67 total reviews
Comment from AP Apgar
I like your poem - heart felt for the people of Ukraine held at the mercy of Putin without the proper defense promised to them by the U.S. and Britain when they gave up their nuclear defense years ago with the promise that they would be taken care of should Russia attack in the future. And, here in 2021 and for over a year Russia amassed their troops and tanks on the Ukraine border while, unlike Trump, Biden chose to do nothing, (like Chamberlain, appeased) and continued to do nothing giving Russia the green light to invade. Just like in Afghanistan lives were lost, and now thousands of lives- all totally avoidable with peace through strength by the USA.
May God bless the people of Ukraine and the world should this lead to a Nuclear WW 3. Thank you for writing about this.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
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I like your poem - heart felt for the people of Ukraine held at the mercy of Putin without the proper defense promised to them by the U.S. and Britain when they gave up their nuclear defense years ago with the promise that they would be taken care of should Russia attack in the future. And, here in 2021 and for over a year Russia amassed their troops and tanks on the Ukraine border while, unlike Trump, Biden chose to do nothing, (like Chamberlain, appeased) and continued to do nothing giving Russia the green light to invade. Just like in Afghanistan lives were lost, and now thousands of lives- all totally avoidable with peace through strength by the USA.
May God bless the people of Ukraine and the world should this lead to a Nuclear WW 3. Thank you for writing about this.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2022
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Thanks, AP. The leadership we have in our country is weak. I'll say no more, although I would like to.
Comment from lyenochka
Super job with your sonnet, Paul! And you made it even more poignant by ending with a question in your final couplet. We are all praying that Putin will be stopped. The Russian people don't want this war. They have relatives in Ukraine. None of this makes any sense at all. Let's keep praying. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Super job with your sonnet, Paul! And you made it even more poignant by ending with a question in your final couplet. We are all praying that Putin will be stopped. The Russian people don't want this war. They have relatives in Ukraine. None of this makes any sense at all. Let's keep praying. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Helen. I am watching this war so much on television, that I am not doing much writing.
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Watch only if you're praying at the same time or else, it will be too depressing.
Comment from Thatguypk
What a very sorrowful and poignant sonnet, Paul, summing up so succinctly what most of us are thinking at the moment. Beautifully and passionately written, I share your wishes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
PK
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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What a very sorrowful and poignant sonnet, Paul, summing up so succinctly what most of us are thinking at the moment. Beautifully and passionately written, I share your wishes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
PK
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, PK. It sickens me to see all the devastation on the television.
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Ditto.
Comment from Colleen The Garbanzo Bean
Hello from a fellow math teacher! Your poem is well written with a relevant and universal message. The rhymes are natural, and the poem flows nicely. I especially like the line, While NATO's looking on from distant shores. This visual representation hits my heart- how detached the rest of the world is from those who are in the country who are forced to be brave. Well done!
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Hello from a fellow math teacher! Your poem is well written with a relevant and universal message. The rhymes are natural, and the poem flows nicely. I especially like the line, While NATO's looking on from distant shores. This visual representation hits my heart- how detached the rest of the world is from those who are in the country who are forced to be brave. Well done!
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Colleen. With a name like that, is it possible that you are Irish?
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I do have some Irish ancestry! My mom studies our ancestry and she has found Irish, German, French, English, and more. :)
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A very powerful Sonnet about the fight for their freedom by the peoples of Ukraine. Your ending couplet is particularly, both frightening and emotional Paul. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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A very powerful Sonnet about the fight for their freedom by the peoples of Ukraine. Your ending couplet is particularly, both frightening and emotional Paul. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Pearl. I can't get this conflict out of my mind.
Comment from royowen
A beautifully written sonnet. There is some indication that even the simple Russian soldier was lied to, they just thought these manoeuvres were purely military, but they never expected to be met with such fierce opposition, Ukrainians value their democratic freedom. Superbly written Paul, magnificent job, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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A beautifully written sonnet. There is some indication that even the simple Russian soldier was lied to, they just thought these manoeuvres were purely military, but they never expected to be met with such fierce opposition, Ukrainians value their democratic freedom. Superbly written Paul, magnificent job, blessings Roy
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Roy. Politicians lie while soldiers die.
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That?s it
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Sonnet Poetry Contest. I couldn't agree with you more. I pray for Ukrainians and Russians too, not Putin, the regular folk, they don't want the war either.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Excellent entry for the Sonnet Poetry Contest. I couldn't agree with you more. I pray for Ukrainians and Russians too, not Putin, the regular folk, they don't want the war either.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Gypsy. I'm with you on the prayers and the condemnation of Putin.
Comment from Raul1
This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. It has a very good chance of winning the contest. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Raul. I'm not looking forward to the ending of this conflict, because it is going to be catastrophic for the Ukrainians unless someone steps up.
Comment from jessizero
This is a very moving poem during such a horrible time. I hope good things for Ukraine. Thank you for sharing your poem with the rest of the community.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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This is a very moving poem during such a horrible time. I hope good things for Ukraine. Thank you for sharing your poem with the rest of the community.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Jessi. It's going to take more than prayers.
Comment from Teri7
Amen my friend. What a great poem about Ukraine's sitution with the evil one that wants to kill them and destroy them. You used great descriptive words and very good words. Ukraine is in my prayers and have been since this happened. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Amen my friend. What a great poem about Ukraine's sitution with the evil one that wants to kill them and destroy them. You used great descriptive words and very good words. Ukraine is in my prayers and have been since this happened. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Thanks, Teri. I am also praying, but it's going to take more than that. Someone has got to intervene.