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Mar 17, 2022
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Leaving Ukraine
Killing time is here
They have come at last
At our back doorstep
The appearance of peace
Has long since past
Run out into the country
Run as far as your legs will last
Leave everything you love
Abandon the past
Leave your neighbor
And your best friend
Find a new place to begin
Your bridges all are burning
You’re homeless tonight
You’ve got to get to higher ground
The river is rising fast
Don’t give into hatred!
Although the guns of war sound
Lay hold upon your heart of hearts
A reckoning may still be found
In the Melee of contention
The truth it must resound
We all have been warned
But hope, it must ring out
Move quickly now
Make not a sound
Days of desolation
Have come fully unwound!
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Although time and space are subject to some semblance of permanence, reality on this plane of existence is never set in stone. Some of the sequencing of events may contain remarks that don't resemble their exact time or place in anyones reality. In any event poetry is more, for me an expression of emotion and not fact in and of itself.
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
How does this theme appeal to you?
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Not actively editing
Comments
Candlewitch
3 years 3 months ago
hello and welcome,
I read your Bio. it is quite interesting! I have a few mental, emotional and physical conditions. I am OCD, have DID and maintain a marriage/relationship. I found your poem something I could identify with. in the past I have been on the run, where I could trust no one.
I especially identified with these lines:
find a new place to begin
Your bridges are all afire!
You’re homeless at last!
You’ve got to get to higher ground
The river is rising and rising fast
*hugs, Cat
p.s.
I love Jackson Browne!
I would love to read more of your poetry!
Leslie
3 years 3 months ago
Leaving Ukraine
If we all thought about it, over 50% of the people we know and in the world are in some serious crisis. The personal language that use with one another is in my opinion the key to societal peace. Having said that we all must engender and adhere to the principle of empathy and the philosophy coined as "do no harm. Psychologist Carl Rogers said "we all need unconditional positive regard." I'm happy to hear that this evoked emotion. God bless you concerning you personal Life Struggle!
Candlewitch
3 years 3 months ago
hello again,
I am Wiccan, so I am familiar with the term: "to do no harm" and thank you for the good wishes.
*hugs, Cat
blessed be
Leslie
3 years 3 months ago
Thanks!
I'm using this program with a bit of reticence, but I'm learning. Thank you for your encouragment.
I apologize if I inadvertently offended. I will be more conscientious when posting a reply!
Candlewitch
3 years 3 months ago
hello again,
don't worry about it...no offense taken.
*hugs, Cat
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Clentin
2 years 4 months ago
Words that are so appropriate
Words that are so appropriate in these days of worldwide crisis
Very good job.