My thoughts on Putin's spiralling decline into madness.


October Intake

We’ve seen them on their departure:
Young men, older men, all someone’s
son, husband, father – all now one;
now Russia’s final sacrifice;
and all to assuage one man’s vice.
They shuffle together, now close
in their cheap uniform clothes;
all their individuality
ironed out for the coming fight,
for which they are ill-prepared.
The lucky ones will run scared;
the rest will come home in coffins.

© D G Moody 2022




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Written on 2022-10-01 at 16:17

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Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
Putin's conscripts live to die
For if they fail; To do Putin's bidding.
They'll likely to live out their miserable life's,
In Putin's jail. Thanks for posting Dougie.
2022-10-19


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
We are seeing it in front of our eyes, and your words emphasise the truth of the situation from the conscripts viewpoint. Nice one, Dougie.
Allen
2022-10-01