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John Gordon Sennett
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Published in The Power of Poetry

·7 hours ago

War Springtime Lament

A Poem from the Muscovite Invasion of Ukraine Woe of life ongoing war Death, hopelessness, destruction We need a big victory soon Our spirits downcast, swirling Into the abyss of sin Are we punished for our iniquity? Are the slain laying out in the open? Will You burn them, or shall we? Please…

The Power Of Poetry

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War Springtime Lament
War Springtime Lament
The Power Of Poetry

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14 hours ago

It’s Been 20 Years Since We Invaded Iraq. I Am Still in the Desert.
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Benjamin Sledge

Yes, Benjamin, I sit here after over a full year in the War on Ukraine as a non-combatant thinking…

Yes, Benjamin, I sit here after over a full year in the War on Ukraine as a non-combatant thinking that your essays resonates with me about the future. Having went to sign up for Ukraine Territorial Defense on the 3rd day of war and being told they were out of…

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Published in The Power of Poetry

·4 days ago

A Crooked Man

Author Self-Portrait Poem from Ukraine War I am a crooked man not living in a crooked house. Scarred, broken in places, barely healed in others. Yet somehow strong, resilient and freer. More than I was in my youth, even later adult. Broke the world’s shackles as best I can. They put them on again, but…

Self Portrait

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A Crooked Man
A Crooked Man
Self Portrait

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6 days ago

The American Revolution was a Territorial Dispute

Comparisons between Ukraine War and our American Revolution Politicians in the United States are assumed to be knowledgeable about the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the founding of the American republic. We take that for granted as the electorate. We expect that our politicians (especially the ones with degrees…

American Revolution

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The American Revolution was a Territorial Dispute
The American Revolution was a Territorial Dispute
American Revolution

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Mar 15

Kyiv: Shopping Malls and Air Raids

Essay from the Muscovite Invasion of Ukraine March 13, 2023 started like any normal day prior to the Muscovite invasion of Ukraine. That is, it probably wasn’t all that different from your Sunday morning. Yes, I know that it was actually Monday, but I am off on Sunday which makes…

Muscovite Invasion

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Kyiv: Shopping Malls and Air Raids
Kyiv: Shopping Malls and Air Raids
Muscovite Invasion

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Mar 11

Horror Flowers Everywhere

Ukraine War Poem Spring is in the air. Horror flowers everywhere! Love is not in the air. Death, destruction everywhere! Missiles are again in the air. Go outside only if you dare! They burned off a woman’s hair. Tell us, do you even care? Smoke fills our very air. Your weapons, please share! We want victory in the air. Escape evil’s deadly snare!

Ukraine War

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Horror Flowers Everywhere
Horror Flowers Everywhere
Ukraine War

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Mar 10

Missile Terror (Again): March 9, 2023

A Piece about Everyday Life in the War on Ukraine March 9, 2023, I awoke in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. This is life for we men over fifty. A familiar noise came to bear as I passed the window on the way. I checked my…

Surviving War

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Missile Terror (Again): March 9, 2023
Missile Terror (Again): March 9, 2023
Surviving War

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Mar 5

Displaced Kyivans Return

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Story 14:33, the train from Chernivtsi to Poltava pulled away from the station. This train’s final destination was not our own, we were headed to Kyiv. Onboard, two Canadians were on their way to Lviv to bring hand-warmers to Ukrainian troops on Bakhmut. They would stop…

Ptsd Recovery

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Displaced Kyivans Return
Displaced Kyivans Return
Ptsd Recovery

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Published in The Power of Poetry

·Feb 28

Empty Nests

Ukraine War Poetry

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Empty Nests
Empty Nests
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Published in The Power of Poetry

·Feb 26

Kyiv Keys

A Poem of the Displaced Kyiv keys lie alone in the drawer. Keys need a purpose, a door. Far from home lying there alone. Waiting for a day, a lock to turn. One day soon, my dear keys We will return, again your lock to turn. Your door to open and return home. Share Your Poetry This is augmented's journey, Growing up, poetry was always an outlet for me- not just to express my emotions but also…open.substack.com

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Kyiv Keys
Kyiv Keys
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John Gordon Sennett

John Gordon Sennett

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