Once again, Ukrainian utilities are under attack. Many Ukrainian civilians will be forced to endure another freezing winter without light, heat, water, and electricity.
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Whatever our own concerns, may we always take time to remember the victims of wars around the world. Remember soldiers and civilians, prisoners of war, and hostages. Think of children, seniors, and family members. Consider the homeless, displaced, starving, wounded, disabled and traumatized…even wildlife and pets.
I whole heartedly agree, Cheryl! What a wonderful poem and tribute to Ukraine’s courage. It is so sad and disheartening to witness and tolerate. I wish it wasn’t so and I can’t imagine what they have to endure which is so senseless and barbaric. We can never forget! Thank you for sharing your support and these wonderful photos! 💙🇺🇦💙
Cindy, thank you for your kind and empathetic comment! I wrote this poem and wasn’t going to post it immediately. Then I saw on the news that Ukrainian utilities were being attacked, inflicting misery on civilians again this winter, and I went ahead and posted it. “Barbaric” is a very appropriate term to describe such behavior 🇺🇦🌻
Glad you enjoyed the photos. Ukraine is a beautiful country, and hopefully Ukraininas will be able to rebuild it in the near future. I have Ukrainian neighbors, and they couldn’t be nicer!
You’re so very welcome, Cheryl. How could I not understand and agree with the sentiments of your words I share deeply. It’s just below the belt behavior that chills the insides. It’s important to speak out about atrocities like these and I soooo much share your concern and love for a beautiful country and people. I just hope we can return to some sense of civilized behavior soon.
You’re kind.. thanks and you too!!!
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A wonderful poetic tribute to Ukraine and its people- Courage is Ukraine… I loved the refrain. The situation is very pathetic- a beautiful country is now in ruins. Your images give words to your feelings. A timely share, Cheryl🙏💐
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, KK. I once posted a photo of a beautiful Ukrainian opera house. As I was working on this post, I kept wondering if it still survives. Glad you liked the poem and the photos. 🇺🇦🌻💕
We have both large Ukrainian and Russian communities here. My Russian and Ukrainian neighbors are friends.
The Ukrainians I have met are resourceful and hard-working. If anyone can rebuild, it is the Ukrainians. I hope they get the opportunity.
Thank you again for your kind words, KK! You made my day! 🌹
Thank you for your kind words Chris. Yes, it is hearbreaking. In the US, the focus shifted more toward Gaza for a while. The BBC has good worldwide coverage. Interesting that you have seen the dog before. 🇺🇦🌻💙
Yes, da-AL, you would certainly expect that we would have become more enlightened by now! Unfortunately, greed, hatred, and a lust for power are still with us. It always amazes me that we haven’t evolved beyond this point.
You’re welcome, Cheryl. It’s frustrating about the comments, since some don’t have a problem, yet others do. WP hasn’t been able to figure out the problem. 🙄
It really got me thinking, Cheryl. We usually picture courage as something loud or heroic, but you nailed it by showing how it’s often found in small, quiet moments too. Thanks for the reminder that even gentle bravery counts.
Thank you so much for your kind, insightful comment, Ritish. Civilians often suffer in wars, and some, understandably, just give up. Others endure, resist, ard provide assistance and support for their country. Although I hate wars, I admire bravery and patriotism.
With all the disturbing events worldwide, it is not easy to keep track of everything. It is sad that Ukraine continues to suffer, that Gaza seems to be almost totally destroyed, and that there is unrest and violence in the US and many other countries. I hope to see a more peaceful era in my lifetime. 🕊️
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I whole heartedly agree, Cheryl! What a wonderful poem and tribute to Ukraine’s courage. It is so sad and disheartening to witness and tolerate. I wish it wasn’t so and I can’t imagine what they have to endure which is so senseless and barbaric. We can never forget! Thank you for sharing your support and these wonderful photos! 💙🇺🇦💙
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Cindy, thank you for your kind and empathetic comment! I wrote this poem and wasn’t going to post it immediately. Then I saw on the news that Ukrainian utilities were being attacked, inflicting misery on civilians again this winter, and I went ahead and posted it. “Barbaric” is a very appropriate term to describe such behavior 🇺🇦🌻
Glad you enjoyed the photos. Ukraine is a beautiful country, and hopefully Ukraininas will be able to rebuild it in the near future. I have Ukrainian neighbors, and they couldn’t be nicer!
Hope you are having a lovely weekend! 💙💛💙
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You’re so very welcome, Cheryl. How could I not understand and agree with the sentiments of your words I share deeply. It’s just below the belt behavior that chills the insides. It’s important to speak out about atrocities like these and I soooo much share your concern and love for a beautiful country and people. I just hope we can return to some sense of civilized behavior soon.
You’re kind.. thanks and you too!!!
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I am so sorry about what is happening to Ukraine. The Ukrainians are certainly very brave.
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Thank you, Thomas, for your empathetic reply. Yes, I admire their bravery very much. I wish I could do something to help. 🇺🇦🌻
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Wonderful reminder, Cheryl! Here’s to courage!
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Thank you, Wynne. I admire their courage very much.🌻
Even the children are growing up brave. It is sad that they don’t have a normal childhood.
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It’s heartbreaking, Cheryl.
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I agree, Rosaliene.
Our Ukrainian and Russian neighbors are friends. My two youngest children are from Russia. My late husband’s family are of Russian and Polish desent.
I am saddened by this war and the people on both sides who are suffering. Wars are frequently not fought for the benefit of the common people.
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So true, Cheryl. We the common people don’t really matter.
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It is a message of admiration for perseverance amid chaos and war.
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Thank you Lincol, for your thoughtful comment. I wholeheartedly agree with you.
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Thank you so much, dear Cheryl, for the wonderfully thoughtful and moving poem and images!
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Thank you Joanna, for your kind words. I am happy that you found the post meaningful. 💕
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You are more than welcome, Cheryl!
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A wonderful poetic tribute to Ukraine and its people- Courage is Ukraine… I loved the refrain. The situation is very pathetic- a beautiful country is now in ruins. Your images give words to your feelings. A timely share, Cheryl🙏💐
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, KK. I once posted a photo of a beautiful Ukrainian opera house. As I was working on this post, I kept wondering if it still survives. Glad you liked the poem and the photos. 🇺🇦🌻💕
We have both large Ukrainian and Russian communities here. My Russian and Ukrainian neighbors are friends.
The Ukrainians I have met are resourceful and hard-working. If anyone can rebuild, it is the Ukrainians. I hope they get the opportunity.
Thank you again for your kind words, KK! You made my day! 🌹
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Thank you, Cheryl, for your kind words and sharing additional information! You’re always welcome 🙏💐💕
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Courage is Ukraine. Wow.
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Laura, thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your support and your kind, insightful words. Hope all is well with you! 💕💕💕
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Excellent poem, Cheryl – Courage, indeed!
I often watch the BBC World news, and it’s heart breaking. I’ve seen that little dog, so sweet.
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Thank you for your kind words Chris. Yes, it is hearbreaking. In the US, the focus shifted more toward Gaza for a while. The BBC has good worldwide coverage. Interesting that you have seen the dog before. 🇺🇦🌻💙
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A timely reminder of the hardships others are enduring at this moment, Cheryl!
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Thank you, Ingrid. 🌻🌻🌻
Take care and have a beautiful weekend! 💕
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Thanks for sharing this, Cheryl.
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Lawrence, thank you for your kind words. Your comment is very much appreciated.
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great post on an important topic, Chery – hard to imagine we still have wars going on in this day & age…
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Yes, da-AL, you would certainly expect that we would have become more enlightened by now! Unfortunately, greed, hatred, and a lust for power are still with us. It always amazes me that we haven’t evolved beyond this point.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. 💙💛💙
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Beautiful post, Cheryl. It’s heartbreaking to see the hardships the citizens of Ukraine are enduring. Their courage and strength amazes me. 🤍💕🙏
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Eugi, It amazes me too! Thank you so much for your supportive comment! 💕🌻🇺🇦
I have been reading your poems, “liking,” and writing comments, but cannot get them to go through. I am not having issues commenting on other blogs.
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You’re welcome, Cheryl. It’s frustrating about the comments, since some don’t have a problem, yet others do. WP hasn’t been able to figure out the problem. 🙄
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Eugi, I appreciate the information about the comments. Hope WordPress figures it out. 💕
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Thank you, Cheryl. 💗
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It really got me thinking, Cheryl. We usually picture courage as something loud or heroic, but you nailed it by showing how it’s often found in small, quiet moments too. Thanks for the reminder that even gentle bravery counts.
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Thank you so much for your kind, insightful comment, Ritish. Civilians often suffer in wars, and some, understandably, just give up. Others endure, resist, ard provide assistance and support for their country. Although I hate wars, I admire bravery and patriotism.
Hope all is well with you. 💕🌻🇺🇦💕
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It is so sad that the war in Ukraine is still dragging on. Such a waste of people and resources on both sides.
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Yes, Dwight, it is very sad. Even though Russia appears to be the agressor, soldiers and civilians on both side are suffering needlessly. 🌻
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Thank you for your compassion and remembrance for ALL the victims of war.
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JoAnna, I appreciate your comment so much! 💕💕💕
With all the disturbing events worldwide, it is not easy to keep track of everything. It is sad that Ukraine continues to suffer, that Gaza seems to be almost totally destroyed, and that there is unrest and violence in the US and many other countries. I hope to see a more peaceful era in my lifetime. 🕊️
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I’m hoping with you, Cheryl. ❤
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