Sovereign
A poem about the intrusion of one sovereign state upon the territory of another, and about how the peace of our world is built upon this fragile concept of sovereignty. By Andrea LeDew.
Ukraine
Summer Playground
This poem laments the destruction of Mariupol, in Ukraine, and fears the worst for the rest of the country.
Grateful
In this poem about Ukraine's predicament, a leader challenges the insinuations of well-meaning do-gooders that he should be grateful, even though the help rendered has not lessened his country's peril.
Remember
This poem derives from the virtual speech given today, March 16, 2022, before the US Congress, by Ukraine’s President Zalenskyy. As of the time of this poem, Russia under Putin was persisting in its brutal attempt to take over the Ukraine by force. Ukraine’s leader eloquently and forcefully put the case, that it is time …
Worthy
This poem is about sudden changes in fortune or status, and how people react to them, in an attempt to prove themselves worthy.
Choice
A poem containing images from the reporting about the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which all feel a little too close to home.