LAMENT

Russian / Ukrainian solder's lament

Lying face down, in snow and mud,

A tragic tale, soaked with blood.

The cost of war, a heavy toll,

Leaving hearts burdened, with sorrow's role.

 

A thief of hopes, elusive and sly,

Dashing dreams, leaving hearts to sigh.

Promises broken, futures dashed,

War's bitter aftermath, deeply thrashed.

 

An ashtray of illusions, deceptive and frail,

Chasing false perceptions, a tempting tale.

A toll too heavy, a price too high,

For humanity's sake, let's question why.

 

 

Alla Antsis

April 24, 2023

Reviews

[Ladysue]

Not sure we will ever evolve past war until mankind evolves out of war mentality. I hope we can one day. Yes ‘for humanity sake let’s question why’ People at the top want their own way. Greed and power. Cult mindsets arise. People think they have the answers for others. People caught up in parts of things. No one works together for the whole of humanity. Not sure we even see the whole. We don’t have to always agree as long as we agree on better ways to handle disagreements, grievances. Not-the end justifies the means. Don’t think that is everlasting. War is barbaric and makes more enemies than it kills. But not sure if there is even an interest in harmony. Money rules. I certainly don’t have the answers but definitely have questions. Another passionate and strong write on this subject. Yes, let’s question!

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your thoughts, Ladysue! unfortunately you are right on here with the current state of affairs so corrupted in minds. we always must question until humanitarian answers prevail.... The more we question the more we transform.....

[Ladysue]

I agree, Alla. :)

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Ukraine is going trough a hardship right now.
It is a wrong, a massacre.
I'm glad you are here,
God is with them. They have allies. Putin will never prevail.

[Alla Antsis]

Yes, I am shouting from a safe place. Thank you for your support!

[1809 Black Plague December]

much love to yrr, Maynard

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the price is always too high...Putin is insane and his own troops don't want to be there....
but leaders move soldiers like chess pieces...
this poem is very strong.
j.

[Alla Antsis]

Jacob, your reviews are always helpful very special and value to me! Thank you for your comments

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear Alla. My unit cleaned up Death Valley in the Iraq war in 1991. We body bags thousands. Some were in pieces and praying. The Ukraine war. I was a soldier for 15 years and war taught me nothing. Young men and young women pay the price for old men greed. Powerful and worthwhile poetry.
Coyote

[Alla Antsis]

what an experience, Coyote! You looked death right in the face my friend. you definitely get this.....Thank you fro sharing

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Alla. I visit two friends children, who died in the son Bush Iraq war.

[Alla Antsis]

The horrific violence in Ukraine is beginning to sicken people throughout the civilized world