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Shevchenko’s is a singular voice,
present hope of his people,
of his native land,
the ancient tongue,
the beating heart of Ukraine…
 
His heart was Ukraine,
no matter where he was planted,
in the darkness of the empire,
in prison, on the steppes,
He longed for his Ukraina…
 
Shevchenko never faltered,
Yet he despaired in his spirit,
He longed for glory to return,
for hope to rise again, freedom,
in his love, his homeland, Ukraine…
 
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Edited December 1, 2025
his heart was Ukraine… - v3
 
about Taras Shevchenko’s life and poetry
Edited October 15, 2024
The power of his words – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-power-of-his-words-v2_25.html
about Taras Shevchenko’s life and poetry
Edited October 29, 2024
A voice against injustice – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v2.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
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Poetry Where You Live.
 
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