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In this fight, in this moment,
an existential threat before them,
praying for God’s protection
His presence in the storm…
 
God helps you, God provides,
in the crucible of great struggle,
God speaks, “Fight, I am with you”,
He is with you in the storm…
 
You will prevail, overcome,
the attacks waged against you,
God fights for you, faithful,
He guides you through the storm…
 
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February 5, 2026
in this fight
 
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, and Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited November 25, 2025
with blood ever watered – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/with-blood-ever-watered-v3.html
after poem, “with blood ever watered”,
based on the poem, “The Caucasus”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
dedicated to his friend
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
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
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
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
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
 
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