my black-haired maiden

rising from the black soil,
a picture of resolve, of beauty,
eyes that have seen such sorrow, 
suffering of her homeland, Ukraine...

a heart that is open to sacrifice,
a life of service and pain,
marshalling forces together, 
to heal her homeland, Ukraine...

the same story, repeating,
subjugation of her people, 
struggle, independence, freedom, 
my black-haired maiden, Ukraine...

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October 2, 2024

#poem, "my black-haired maiden", after poem  inspired by the poem, "Katerina", from #Taras #Shevchenko's first collection, The #Kobzar. #love #Ukraine #poetry #homeland #independence #freedom 

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