Twelve Years of War: #Ukraine’s #fight for #freedom against Russia’s #genocide #Amazon #Kindle #KDP

My 3-volume collection of poems in support of Ukraine has been published. 

Twelve Years of War: Ukraine’s fight for freedom against Russia’s genocide - 

Available now on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle E-book formats 

#StandWithUkraine #Amazon #Ukraine #poetry #TarasShevchenko 

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, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

My #books on #Amazon.com. #books #kindle #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history #grave #Kobzar #AfterTaras #TwelveYearsofWar

All 4 of my books in support of Ukraine have at least one copy sold! All 4 on October 5th! 

Thank you to anyone who has bought them on Amazon.com. 

If you like the poems I have posted on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or on my Poetry Where You Live blog, please consider supporting my four years of work by buying one of these books. They are all available in paperback and Kindle E-book formats. 

My two earlier books of poetry, Poetry Where You Live and Getting Started, are also available on Amazon.com.

Якщо моя поезія є для вас благословенням, я кажу: «Слава Богу!», бо саме Він подарував мені ці слова.

If my poetry is a blessing to you, I say, "Praise God!", because it was He who gifted these words to me.

#poetry #Ukraine #SlavaUkraini #HeroyamSlava #TarasShevchenko #Freedom #Independence #Unity

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, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Fire, Ablaze – v3

There is a spark of eternity

a tongue of the fire of Pentecost

within each beating heart;

Kindle that flame

that sacred, holy love;

Pour out Your blessing

into my heart

Kindle that fire,

ablaze within me

May I share the love

You have given me

May Your voice speak

words to share with others

urgently, to the world;

May I offer a glimpse

of Your love

to all mankind

===============

edited December 22, 2015

A Fire, Ablaze – v3

(editing original)

edited August 16, 2015

A Fire, Ablaze – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-fire-ablaze-v2.html

July 2, 2010

A Fire, Ablaze

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/fire-ablaze.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,670+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ignite the Candles – v7

Fill me, Lord;

Light up my life;

ignite the candles

individual flames alight

endless candelabra

tiered and terraced

adoring the courts of my heart.

A glimpse of the image

of your courts, lit from within,

shining deep in our hearts

not hid under a bushel

up on the lamp stands

of our spirits.

Sharing your love

your message of hope

redemption in Christ

all of our days.

To be with you Lord

in your presence

sharing our walk

at your feet.

Ignite the candles

ablaze with you

your Spirit, your message

to share, to proclaim

to preach, to shout

loving all of us

loving you.

====

edited August 21, 2015

Ignite the Candles – v7

(editing original)

edited August 15, 2015

Ignite the Candles – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/08/ignite-candles-v6.html

(editing version 5)

edited May 5, 2015

Ignite the Candles – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/ignite-candles-v5.html

(editing version 3)

edited December 4, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/12/ignite-candles-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited April 5, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/ignite-candles-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited March 7, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/ignite-candles-v2.html

July 2, 2010

Ignite the Candles

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/ignite-candles.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,980+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ignite the Candles – v6

Set me ablaze

ignite my candles

individual flames alight;

Endless candelabras,

tiered and terraced,

adorning the courts of my heart.

A glimpse of the image

of Your courts, lit from within,

deep in our hearts;

Not hidden under a bushel

up on the lampstands

of our spirits, our lives.

Sharing Your love,

Your message of hope,

our redemption in Christ;

All of our days

to be with You Lord

abiding in Your presence.

Sharing our walk,

at Your feet;

ignite the candles

ablaze within me;

To share, to proclaim

to preach, to shout;

Loving all of us

loving You.

====

edited August 20, 2015

Ignite the Candles – v6

(editing version 5)

edited May 5, 2015

Ignite the Candles – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/ignite-candles-v5.html

(editing version 3)

edited December 4, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/12/ignite-candles-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited April 5, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/ignite-candles-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited March 7, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/ignite-candles-v2.html

July 2, 2010

Ignite the Candles

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/ignite-candles.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,960+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Kindle My Spirit – v4

Spirit of God

light in me, ignite,

a brushfire of words

the bloom of Your love;

Shouting from the heavens

of Your glory, Your prayer,

Your hope for mankind

that we would turn to You

Fire in me, spark,

ignite my heart to singing

sharing your grace with all

an endless measure;

Your steadfast guiding

an overflowing

water, living presence,

of Christ, of the Spirit

living within us

teaching us more

that we may serve

Kindle my spirit

to stop my trembling

my doubts washed away

serving with a joyful heart;

Boundless grace

washing down,

pouring into me;

let me be empty

that I may be filled

===============

edited August 19, 2015

Kindle My Spirit – v4

(editing version 2)

edited June 6, 2015

Kindle My Spirit – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/06/kindle-my-spirit-v3.html

(editing version 2)

edited April 1, 2014

Kindle My Spirit – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/kindle-my-spirit-v2.html

July 2, 2010

Kindle My Spirit

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/kindle-my-spirit.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,930+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Fire, Ablaze – v2

Kindle that flame;

Sacred, holy love

poured out

into my heart.

Kindled, ablaze

sharing Your love

Your voice speaking;

Words to share

urgently, to the world.

Offering a glimpse

of Your love

to all mankind,

Your saving grace.

===============

edited August 16, 2015

A Fire, Ablaze – v2

July 2, 2010

A Fire, Ablaze

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/fire-ablaze.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,850+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Kindle My Spirit – v3

Spirit of God

light in me, ignite

a brushfire of words

the bloom of your love

shouting from the heavens

of Your glory, our praise,

Your hope for humanity

that we would turn to You

Fire in me, spark

ignite my heart to singing

sharing Your grace with all

an endless measure

the steadfast guiding

the overflowing

water, living presence

of Christ, the Spirit

living within us;

teach us more

that we may serve

Kindle my spirit

to stop my trembling

my doubts washed away

serving with a joyful heart;

Boundless grace

washing down,

pouring into me;

let me be empty

that I may be filled

====

edited June 6, 2015

Kindle My Spirit – v3

(editing version 2)

edited April 1, 2014

Kindle My Spirit – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/kindle-my-spirit-v2.html

July 2, 2010

Kindle My Spirit

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/kindle-my-spirit.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ignite the Candles – v5

Set me ablaze

ignite the candles

individual flames alit;

Endless candelabras,

tiered and terraced,

adoring the courts of my heart.

A glimpse of the image

of Your courts, lit from within,

deep in our hearts;

Not hidden under a bushel

up on the lampstands

of our spirits.

Sharing Your love,

Your message of hope,

our redemption in Christ;

All of our days

to be with You Lord

abiding in Your presence.

Sharing our walk,

at Your feet;

ignite the candles

ablaze within me;

To share, to proclaim

to preach, to shout;

Loving all of us

loving You.

====

edited May 5, 2015

Ignite the Candles – v5

(editing version 3)

edited December 4, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/12/ignite-candles-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited April 5, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/ignite-candles-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited March 7, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/ignite-candles-v2.html

July 2, 2010

Ignite the Candles

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/ignite-candles.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 37,430+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ignite the Candles – v4

Light up my life

ignite the candles

individual flames alive

an endless candelabra

tiered and terraced

adoring the courts of my heart

A glimpse of the image

of your courts, lit from within

deep in our hearts

not hid under a bushel

up on the lampstands

of our spirits, our lives

Sharing your love

your message of hope

redemption in Christ

all of our days

to be with you Lord

in your presence

Sharing our walk

ignite the candles

ablaze with you

to share, to proclaim

to preach, to shout

loving all of us

loving you

====

edited December 4, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v4

(editing original again)

edited April 5, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/ignite-candles-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited March 7, 2014

Ignite the Candles – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/ignite-candles-v2.html

July 2, 2010

Ignite the Candles

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/ignite-candles.html

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

&

hymn, “O Thou Who Camest from Above”

United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) #501

&

Day 282, “Keep the Fire Burning”, in

 “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,

by Henry Gariepy

http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false

read July1, 2010

&

Matthew 14:22-33

&

Psalm 86:11

Psalm 83-86

http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS

Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study

for July 2, 2010, read July 2, 2010

&

Isaiah 6:1-8

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 34,160+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.