Civilians lie, annoyingly dead,
Innocent prey of the enemy’s sport,
While wannabe gods in Washington cry:
‘You losers! We told you. It's all your fault.’
Others in Ukraine, spared till now, await
A shabby, hardly necessary fate,
And wriggle in the web where they are caught.
Mon 10th Mar 2025 17:19
Stephen,
Your poem Kryvyi Rih sharply exposes the shame of both Washington and the Kremlin, whose actions have perpetuated the suffering of innocent civilians. The "wannabe gods in Washington" reflect the indifference of political leaders, like Trump, who once stood in support but now choose to turn their backs, abandoning those who need help most. Meanwhile, the Kremlin’s actions speak to the brutal aggression and disregard for humanity that has fueled the violence in Ukraine. Both sides, in their own ways, show a shameful detachment from the reality of the conflict, leaving people to endure unimaginable suffering. Your words cut through the political noise, forcing us to face the moral failure of those in power, whose decisions have left lives shattered in the name of politics and pride.
Regards,
Rolph
The being caught in a dangerous web analogy is sadly incredibly accurate. Two very dangerous spiders fighting over the spoils it seems.
My thanks to all of you who liked this poem. Every day innocent Ukrainians are being murdered, and the US President says ''anybody would have done the same'.
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Stephen Gospage
Tue 11th Mar 2025 09:07
Thank you so much for these interesting and kind comments, Rolph.