Poetry Where You Live: 09/28/2025

Saturday, October 04, 2025

His wish was fulfilled – v5 #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #poetry #Ukraine #Ukraina #war

Shevchenko’s wish was granted, fulfilled,

his eternal prayer was answered…
He was brought back to the Dnipro,
the spirit of Ukraine which lived,
which called to him homeward…
He returned, his body was buried,
in the dark soil, his homeland…

Taras Shevchenko is forever
The Bard, the Kobzar,
one with Ukraine…

He lived away from the poplars,
from the fields and the forests…
He spent many years imprisoned,
part of the diaspora, scattered,
so far from his homeland…
His prayer was answered,
his wish was granted, fulfilled…

Taras Shevchenko is forever
The Bard, the Kobzar,
one with Ukraine…

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Edited October 4, 2025

His wish was fulfilled – v5

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/his-wish-was-fulfilled-v5.html

after poem “His wish was fulfilled, based on the poem,

“The Testament, by Taras Shevchenko,
written Christmas Day, 12/25/1845
Written and posted September 29, 2024
His wish was fulfilled
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/his-wish-was-fulfilled.html
Edited October 3, 2025
A voice against injustice – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v4.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 10/13/24
Edited September 29, 2025
I hear Taras’ whisper to me… - v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/i-hear-taras-whisper-to-me-v5.html
about Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko…
Robert Burns, Mikhail Bulgakov, and Nikolai Gogol…
Robert Frost and Mary Oliver…

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com

Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #TarasShevchenko

the aspirations of his people – v3 #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #poetry #Ukraine #Ukraina #war

He embodied his homeland,
all of Ukraine, Ukraina,
the aspirations of his people…
He was the exemplar, the conscience,
the heart of his native land…

their hope for freedom, for justice,
unchained from oppression,
shaking off shackles of the Tsar…
Every word he ever wrote,
was essentially Ukraine…

There is no other person, truly,
who wrote, who spoke like him,
who breathed the spirit of Ukraine…
The hopes of his people,
embodied his every word…

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Edited October 4, 2025
the aspirations of his people – v3

about Taras Shevchenko’s life and poetry
Edited October 29, 2024
the aspirations of his people – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-aspirations-of-his-people-v2.html
&
Edited October 29, 2024
Plumb his words – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/plumb-his-words-v2.html
about Taras Shevchenko’s life and poetry
&
Edited October 29, 2024
In Ukrainian (in Aramaic) – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/in-ukrainian-in-aramaic-v2.html
The Russian radicals looked down on the poems of
Shevchenko, because they were written in Ukrainian
&
Written and posted September 29, 2024
Break in twain your fetters
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/break-in-twain-your-fetters.html
after poem “Break in twain your fetters”, based on the poem,
“The Testament, by Taras Shevchenko,
written Christmas Day, 12/25/1845
Edited October 3, 2025
A voice against injustice – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v4.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 10/13/24

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

the mother and the martyr – v4 #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #poetry #Ukraine #Ukraina #war

she weeps for her firstborn, her son,
a zealot to his faith, his homeland,
though he has been far from home,
a member of the diaspora…
she knows his face so well…

the mother and the martyr,
her son and his homeland,
their bond is eternal, immortal,
together, joined together…
Sharing one life, one heart beating as one…

her spirit dwells within him,
he is faithful to her, his homeland
her cause is his life’s purpose…
never has a son sought for justice
more for his mother, his homeland…

the mother and the martyr,
Ukraine and the Kobzar,
joined together, always…
their love a bond between them,
no distance could overcome…

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Edited October 4, 2025
The mother and the martyr – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-mother-and-martyr-v3.html
Edited January 10, 2025
The mother and the martyr – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-mother-and-martyr-v3.html
after poem “the mother and the martyr”, based on the poem,
“Neophytes”, by Taras Shevchenko
Edited October 29, 2024
The Great Catastrophe – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-catastrophe-v2.html
based on sentence and imprisonment of Taras Shevchenko
for ten years, 1847 (age 33) until 1857 (age 43)
Written and posted September 30, 2024
the ruin of his country
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-ruin-of-his-country.html
after poem “the ruin of his country”, based on the poems,
“The Dream” and “The Great Grave”, by Taras Shevchenko
Edited October 29, 2024
A revolutionary, a subversive – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-revolutionary-subversive-v2.html
Written and posted September 30, 2024
A revolutionary, a subversive
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-revolutionary-subversive.html
after poem “A revolutionary, a subversive”, based on the poem,
“The Dream, by Taras Shevchenko
&
Written and posted September 30, 2024
the aspirations of his people
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-aspirations-of-his-people-he.html
about Taras Shevchenko’s life and poetry
Edited October 3, 2025
A voice against injustice – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v4.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 10/13/24

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #TarasShevchenko

the ruin of his country – v3 #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #poetry #Ukraine #Ukraina #war

the ruin of his country,
the scorched earth of Russia,
under the boot of oppression,
the sovereign, their masters,
ruling with an iron fist…

the plight of his people,
enslaved by the madman,
crushed by their fate,
no brother, no compassion,
just held in their brutal grip…

the ruin of his country,
of his homeland, his people,
manifest in their slavery,
the menace of the Moskals,
the Tsar in St. Petersburg…

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Edited October 4, 2025
the ruin of his country – v3

after poem “the ruin of his country”, based on the poems,
“The Dream” and “The Great Grave”, by Taras Shevchenko
Edited October 29, 2024
the ruin of his country – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-ruin-of-his-country-v2.html
after poem “the ruin of his country”, based on the poems,
“The Dream” and “The Great Grave”, by Taras Shevchenko

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Friday, October 03, 2025

High upon a mountain – v4 #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #poetry #Ukraine #Ukraina #war #grave

Above the mighty Dnipro, the bard, the Kobzar,
A stirring in this moment, rising from the grave,
the crucible of war, ancient power, liberation
of these people, resolute in this time, this turning,
ready, leaning in on themselves, their unity,
every soul that ever bled for this nation
marshalling their will to honor, to follow,
a challenge He had written, Glory, so long ago…

In this time of struggle, a change in the wind,
spirits, against the power of Russia’s onslaught,
no longer just their fight alone, this generation…
Perched high upon this mountain, his hilltop,
A tremor is heard, above the mighty Dnipro,
The Bard awakens, stirs in his tomb, restless,
for His is The Great Grave, where Ukraine’s Glory
was hidden, safeguarded, on the heights…

The Glory of Ukraine has been opened, awakened,

His great grave is revealed for Ukraine’s power,
treasure that Moskals fought for that was hidden,
is sung from the heights, for history, memory,
their prayers over the defenders, their hope,
together Kobzars, black-haired maidens
all sing songs of their victory, triumph,
for their boundless love of Ukraine…

Today’s warriors are his kinsmen,
together, resolute in this battle
a rumble, a stirring of their spirits,
standing against Moskals once more,
the same evil as before, criminals,
seeking to steal, to destroy, to take,
to rob Ukraine of its treasure,
her identity, her homeland…

The Great Grave has been opened, Shevchenko,
Glory of every Hero, this fight, their history,
the Cossacks, the Hetman, the Kobzar
rising from their slumber, their fitful rest,
joining with the defenders now in battle,
knowing it is time for justice, for awakening
for the rising of their people, for Ukraine,
to be restored, to finally be free…

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Edited June 2, 2025
High upon a mountain – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/high-upon-mountain-v4.html
expanding on last stanza of after poem, “The spell has been broken – v4”,
based on Shevchenko’s poems, “The Great Grave”,
“To Marko Vovchok”,
about Maria Markovich,
and “Hosea, Chapter XIV”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
and the idea that the grave of Taras Shevchenko itself is The Great Grave...
Edited November 4, 2024
The spell has been broken – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-spell-has-been-broken-v4.html
Edited November 28, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-great-grave-has-been-opened-v3.html
edited and posted October 18, 2024
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
Edited November 28, 2024
The Great Grave being opened – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-great-grave-being-opened-v3.html
after poem, “The Great Grave being opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”
Edited October 3, 2025
A voice against injustice – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v4.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 10/13/24
Edited October 3, 2025
peace in his spirit – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v3.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich,
written 1/24/1859
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
Edited September 29, 2025
I hear Taras’ whisper to me… - v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/i-hear-taras-whisper-to-me-v5.html
about Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko…
Robert Burns, Mikhail Bulgakov, and Nikolai Gogol…
Robert Frost and Mary Oliver…

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison, grave,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history #grave

Weeks have become months #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #poetry #Ukraine #Ukraina #war

A grind, a process, emptiness,
A maw, a chasm before me,
Lingering despair, emptiness,
Not knowing what is the truth…

Days became weeks,
Weeks have become months,
An unspoken truth, identity,
Not certain, no proof…

How I long for clarity,
For certainty in my life,
Hope for the future, for love,
For my words to get out…

Struggling in my spirit,
An open question remains,
The message, my muse,
What is the clear truth…
How can I get these words out…

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October 3, 2025
Weeks have become months
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/weeks-have-become-months.html
Unpublished draft of book, After Taras…
Edited October 3, 2025
A voice against injustice – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v4.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 10/13/24
typed October 15, 2024
A voice against injustice
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Edited October 3, 2025
peace in his spirit – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v3.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich,
written 1/24/1859
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
Edited September 29, 2025
I hear Taras’ whisper to me… - v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/i-hear-taras-whisper-to-me-v5.html
about Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko…
Robert Burns, Mikhail Bulgakov, and Nikolai Gogol…
Robert Frost and Mary Oliver…
Edited June 2, 2025
High upon a mountain – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/06/high-upon-mountain-v3.html
expanding on last stanza of after poem, “The spell has been broken – v4”,
based on Shevchenko’s poems, “The Great Grave”,
“To Marko Vovchok”,
about Maria Markovich,
and “Hosea, Chapter XIV”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
and the idea that the grave of Taras Shevchenko itself is The Great Grave...
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

A voice against injustice – v4 #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #Freedom #Ukraina #poetry

Not fearing repercussions,
knowing the Tsar was watching,
sharing his truth with courage…
A voice against injustice
for freedom, autonomy,
for his people, for Ukraine…

His quest for freedom, for justice,
for himself, for his people,
breaking the bonds of serfdom…
A message for the ages, for all people,
a cry for freedom for the captives,
But first and foremost, Ukraine…

A voice against injustice, for freedom,
For a release from ancient chains,
a singular voice in images, language,
calling us down through the ages
steeling the resolve of his people,
his Beloved, his Ukraina…

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October 3, 2025
A voice against injustice – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-voice-against-injustice-v4.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
typed October 15, 2024
A voice against injustice
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
October 3, 2025
peace in his spirit – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v3.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich,
written 1/24/1859
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
Edited September 29, 2025
I hear Taras’ whisper to me… - v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/i-hear-taras-whisper-to-me-v5.html
about Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko…
Robert Burns, Mikhail Bulgakov, and Nikolai Gogol…
Robert Frost and Mary Oliver…
Edited June 2, 2025
High upon a mountain – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/06/high-upon-mountain-v3.html
expanding on last stanza of after poem, “The spell has been broken – v4”,
based on Shevchenko’s poems, “The Great Grave”,
“To Marko Vovchok”,
about Maria Markovich,
and “Hosea, Chapter XIV”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
and the idea that the grave of Taras Shevchenko itself is The Great Grave...
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

#peace in his #spirit – v3 #Taras #TarasShevchenko #MariaMarkovich #Ukraine #Ukraina #poetry

Though he struggled in his body,
There was peace in his spirit,
knowing another would continue,
that Ukraine would not be forgotten,
that someone else would be there,
they would take up his banner, his cause…

Another was rising, a believer,
someone to carry the banner, Ukraina,
a mild and tender prophet, was blessed,
He was gifted an answer to his prayers,
that the one truth would not perish,
will not vanish from this earth…

A stirring in the universe, within his people,
Another heart was ready, gifted,
to carry forth the promise, his life,
his life’s work, his message, his faith,
to keep alive the memory, the hope,
for his dearest beloved, Ukraina…

A holy star he had wished for,
His prayer he poured out upon her,
that she would be faithful,
that she would stand in the gap,
A blessing in the mighty call,
continuing his life’s work…

These words a prophecy,
A legacy of hope, of promise,
opening his heart up,
peace at his ending, in his spirit,
knowing another will support the cause,
of his love, his blessed Ukraina…

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Edited October 3, 2025
peace in his spirit – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v3.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich,
written 1/24/1859

Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.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

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

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#Sing to me, #Taras – v3 #TarasShevchenko #Ukraine #Freedom #AFU #Ukraina #poetry

O, Hear your people’s cries,
The devastation of this hour…
Their fight for victory has begun,
against the Tsarist horde,
the Evil you know so well…

O, Sing to me, Taras,
Songs of the Kobzars, of glory,
your ancient truths of freedom…
Breathe within my spirit, within me love,
for God, for my fellow man, for Ukraine…

O, Speak to me, Taras,
Be a clarion call to purpose,
in words of unity, of struggle, power…
Breathe ancient words of scripture, of truth,
and of your homeland, Ukraine…

O, Heal me, Taras, my muse,
Spirit speak right through me…
I too have been broken, imprisoned,
separated from my purpose,
from my one true calling in life…

O, Sing to me, Taras,
Songs of Ukraine, of glory…
Speak your universal call for justice,
the ancient truths of freedom,
and love for our fellow man…

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Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko

Edited October 30, 2024
Sing to me, Taras – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/sing-to-me-taras-v2.html
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich,
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.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

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Thursday, October 02, 2025

You are my destiny – v2 #poetry #girlfriend #fiancee #wife #love #lovepoem

You are my destiny
my love, my hope, my desire,
the one God has set apart
The one God has created for me...

I want to share everything,
to live openly, sincerely,
all my hopes, my desires,
You join me in my dreams,
as a humble servant of God...

You are my life companion,
my wife, my suitable helper,
only you fill this space
the missing part of me,
the hole in my life,
You are God's precious gift...

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com

Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, love, girlfriend, fiancée, wife, love poem,

#poetry #girlfriend #fiancee #wife #love #lovepoem

You are my destiny #poetry #girlfriend #fiancee #wife #love #lovepoem

You are my destiny
My love, my desire,
The one God has set apart
The one God wants for me
To be fulfilled in this life…

Sharing everything,
Openly, honestly,
My hopes, my desires,
Joining with me in my dreams,
My hopes as God’s servant…

A partner in life,
A suitable helper,
You alone fill that space
The piece of me
That was missing…

Poetry Where You Live