Thoughts of a Russian Soldier
Invasion of Ukraine37 total reviews
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a startling reality check, smoothly and artfully rendered in full compliance with the prompt.
Best wishes in the contest with this circumstance relevant entry...
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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In my opinion, a startling reality check, smoothly and artfully rendered in full compliance with the prompt.
Best wishes in the contest with this circumstance relevant entry...
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thanks for the review, Eve. I was never a soldier, so I can not imagine what it is like to be at war. That aside, television gives us the graphic details.
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You're very welcome, Paul - one doesn't have to live an experience to feel it. Obviously, you are a compassionate individual, which makes you a sensitive and articulate writer...Eve
Comment from Dawn Munro
This war is horrific. Your poem expresses it succinctly -- well done. I love that you rhymed lines three and five too -- not easily done, nor is making a five-line poem flow off the tongue. Yours does, beautifully.
Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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This war is horrific. Your poem expresses it succinctly -- well done. I love that you rhymed lines three and five too -- not easily done, nor is making a five-line poem flow off the tongue. Yours does, beautifully.
Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thanks, Dawn. I don't want to write about any more wars, but I can't help it.
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I hear that! You're very welcome. (And same here -- I have to write about it too.)
Comment from Lilly Flowers
Those are good questions you put in poetry form. I heard about many atrocities committed by the Russians, but I also heard about the regret many have at being forced to be a part of this slaughter. Best regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Those are good questions you put in poetry form. I heard about many atrocities committed by the Russians, but I also heard about the regret many have at being forced to be a part of this slaughter. Best regards, Lilly
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thanks for the review, Lilly. I can't imagine being forced to kill innocent people.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I am sure many Russian soldiers are thinking this. Putin doesn't care how many of his soldiers die, he can ramp up the people with his lies. Many don't believe him, but too many do. It has been reported that Putin is seriously ill. The world waits to see just how ill. Well done, you have written a brilliant contest entry. Good luck! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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I am sure many Russian soldiers are thinking this. Putin doesn't care how many of his soldiers die, he can ramp up the people with his lies. Many don't believe him, but too many do. It has been reported that Putin is seriously ill. The world waits to see just how ill. Well done, you have written a brilliant contest entry. Good luck! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 15-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thanks, Sandra. If he is ill, I would normally wish him a slow and painful death, but we need him gone ASAP.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
I hope they have these thoughts as they slaugter innocent lives. However, if they have any conscience, they would have nightmares every night taking the life of people. Man, woman and children. Thank you.
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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I hope they have these thoughts as they slaugter innocent lives. However, if they have any conscience, they would have nightmares every night taking the life of people. Man, woman and children. Thank you.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thanks for the review, Carolyn. There are going to be many bad dreams in Russia after this is over.
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You are welcome.
Comment from JoannaN
Your poem is striking. In only five lines, it contains a plenty of emotions. It was a good idea to use Continuous tense - marching, praying - it creates a kind of distance between the protagonist and his actions.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Your poem is striking. In only five lines, it contains a plenty of emotions. It was a good idea to use Continuous tense - marching, praying - it creates a kind of distance between the protagonist and his actions.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thanks, Joanna. Oh, oh. You're getting a little technical for me.
Comment from SimianSavant
On the other hand (and to your point), I think a lot of Ukrainians will sleep soundly thinking of all the Russians they killed. Killing Russian soldiers has become something of a national sport. Of course Russia isn't exactly sending their best. It's almost like they want their soldiers to die. How strange.
Good piece. Killing is just one thing that Russia soldiers are doing; you've probably read about the tens of billions of dollars of stuff they have destroyed or stolen, shipping it to Russia. And then there is the torture and rape. We should sponsor a "kill a Russian" writing contest on FS.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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On the other hand (and to your point), I think a lot of Ukrainians will sleep soundly thinking of all the Russians they killed. Killing Russian soldiers has become something of a national sport. Of course Russia isn't exactly sending their best. It's almost like they want their soldiers to die. How strange.
Good piece. Killing is just one thing that Russia soldiers are doing; you've probably read about the tens of billions of dollars of stuff they have destroyed or stolen, shipping it to Russia. And then there is the torture and rape. We should sponsor a "kill a Russian" writing contest on FS.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thanks for the review. Will the killing ever cease?
Comment from jessizero
My grandfather fought in a war, and he refused to talk about it until just before he died. He said it was hard to live with the things he had to do to survive. I suppose that's true no matter on what side you fought.
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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My grandfather fought in a war, and he refused to talk about it until just before he died. He said it was hard to live with the things he had to do to survive. I suppose that's true no matter on what side you fought.
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thanks for the review, Jessi. There are many people who reacted the same way your grandfather did.
Comment from Haylee Hemphill
Hello!
This is a very well written piece. It is short and simple, but tells a very impactful story. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A lot to say in just 5 lines. Thank you for sharing!
One Love
Haylee
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Hello!
This is a very well written piece. It is short and simple, but tells a very impactful story. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A lot to say in just 5 lines. Thank you for sharing!
One Love
Haylee
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thanks, Haylee. It was a lot to say in just five lines.
Comment from Bridge
A very powerful poem in just 5 lines. Very well written. The war is just heartbreaking. Hope it ends soon. All the best to you in the contest.
With regards
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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A very powerful poem in just 5 lines. Very well written. The war is just heartbreaking. Hope it ends soon. All the best to you in the contest.
With regards
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 14-May-2022
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Thanks, Bridge. War brings out the best and also the worst in people.
