we have heard your truth – v2

We have read your words, your cries,
We have watched your videos of destruction,
terror you have seen with soulful eyes…
We have heard your truth, your calling,
The warnings you have spoken
over your land, over this earth…
 
Western allies aid your army, yet fear escalation,
merely weakening the enemy, not victory,
costs ever greater, widening pain…
Politicians make you pawns, in the middle;
but in the crucible of war, this moment
God has heard your fervent cries…
 
God has made you each heroes,
warriors and martyrs, united,
saving your people, this land…
Despite the other facts, labels,
the cause remains the same…
You each stand in the gap…
 
Your voices must be heard
an ever-widening circle of truth,
as you defend your people…
Democracy, all of Europe, the West,
stand on your shoulders, your backs…
We are forever in your debt…
 
Corruption must be ended,
influence of Russia defeated…
Evil must be rooted out
for the sake of your future,
our hope, our resolve,
with you, for your noble land…
 
True peace will only come, finally,
Russia defeated, vanquished,
When we come up beside you
When we honor your bravery,
When we honor your commitment,
When we see your sacred worth…
 
You each have remained faithful,
to your nation, to your people
Living interrupted lives, in stasis…
We have failed you again and again;
but the battle still rages, relentless,
We must stand with you now…
 
--------  
edited July 25, 2025
we have heard your truth – v2
written after talking with some defenders and reading posts on IG and Twitter by defenders and influencers and members of parliament after the protests about changes in Ukrainian law about the independence of anti-corruption organizations.
---
Quote from a defender today, after I commented on some of her IG posts after the protests started,
“We are like slaves working for the government”.
I responded, “I saw that thread within your posts... The West has made you proxies and the politicians have made you pawns... God has made you heroes, saving your people notwithstanding the other facts...”
She responded, “I'm trying to speak my mind out here”.
I closed that thread with, “I am really glad. You should. You have standing to speak.”
&
Edited July 15, 2025
Delay is Murder – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/delay-is-murder-v2.html
President Trump’s announced delay on implementing Sanctions on Russia
Edited July 12, 2025
May aid finally come – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/may-aid-finally-come-v2.html
Twitter post by @yes_ukraine, July 11, 2025
https://x.com/yes_ukraine/status/1943694534304489629
quote of Maksym Furyk, Veteran of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, at URC
Edited July 12, 2025
Unrelenting Terror – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/unrelenting-terror-v2.html
and Twitter post by @yes_ukraine July 11, 2025
https://x.com/yes_ukraine/status/1943644762117931019
quote of Khrystyna Boychuk, Officer, National Guard of Ukraine at URC
 
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we have heard your truth

We have read your words, your cries,
terror you have seen with soulful eyes…
we have heard your truth, your calling,
The warnings you have spoken
over your land, over this earth…
 
The West made you proxies, an army, yet
fearing escalation, merely weakening the enemy…
Politicians made you pawns, caught in the middle,
but in the crucible of war, this moment
God has heard your fervent cries…
 
God has made you all heroes,
warriors and martyrs, united,
saving your people, this land…
Despite the other facts, labels,
You each stand in the gap…
 
Your voices must be heard
as you defend your people,
Democracy, all of Europe, the West,
on your shoulders, your backs…
We are forever in your debt…
 
Corruption must be ended,
Evil must be rooted out
for the sake of your future,
our hope, our resolve,
with you, for your noble land…
 
True peace will only come, finally,
when we come up beside you
when we honor your bravery,
your honor, your commitment,
When we see your sacred worth…
 
You each have remained faithful,
to your nation, to your people
We have failed you again and again;
but the battle still rages, relentless,
We must stand with you now…
 
--------  
edited July 25, 2025
we have heard your truth

written after talking with some defenders and reading posts on IG and Twitter by defenders and influencers and members of parliament after the protests about changes in Ukrainian law about the independence of anti-corruption organizations.
---
Quote from a defender today, after I commented on some of her IG posts after the protests started,
“We are like slaves working for the government”.
I responded, “I saw that thread within your posts... The West has made you proxies and the politicians have made you pawns... God has made you heroes, saving your people notwithstanding the other facts...”
She responded, “I'm trying to speak my mind out here”.
I closed that thread with, “I am really glad. You should. You have standing to speak.”
&
Edited July 15, 2025
Delay is Murder – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/delay-is-murder-v2.html
President Trump’s announced delay on implementing Sanctions on Russia
Edited July 12, 2025
May aid finally come – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/may-aid-finally-come-v2.html
Twitter post by @yes_ukraine, July 11, 2025
https://x.com/yes_ukraine/status/1943694534304489629
quote of Maksym Furyk, Veteran of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, at URC
Edited July 12, 2025
Unrelenting Terror – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/unrelenting-terror-v2.html
and Twitter post by @yes_ukraine July 11, 2025
https://x.com/yes_ukraine/status/1943644762117931019
quote of Khrystyna Boychuk, Officer, National Guard of Ukraine at URC
 
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I have heard your truth

I have read your words, your cries,
the terror you have seen with those eyes…
I have heard your truth, your calling,
The warnings you have spoken
over your land, this earth…
 
The West made you proxies, an army, yet
fearing escalation, weakening the enemy…
Politicians made you pawns, in the middle,
but in the crucible of this moment
God has heard your cries…
 
God has made you heroes,
warriors and martyrs, united,
saving your people, this land…
Despite the other facts,
You stand in the gap…
 
Your voices must be heard
as you defend your people,
Democracy, all of Europe
on your shoulders, your backs…
We are forever in your debt…
 
Corruption must be ended,
Evil must be rooted out
for the sake of your future,
our hope, our resolve,
for your noble land…
 
True peace will only come, finally,
when we come up beside you
when we honor your bravery,
your honor, your commitment,
When we see your worth…
 
You have remained faithful,
to your nation, to your people
We have failed you again and again;
but the battle still rages, relentless,
We must stand with you now…
 
--------  
July 25, 2025
I have heard your truth
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/i-have-heard-your-truth.html
written after talking with some defenders and reading posts on IG and Twitter by defenders and influencers and members of parliament after the protests about changes in Ukrainian law about the independence of anti-corruption organizations.
---
Quote from a defender today, after I commented on some of her IG posts after the protests started,
“We are like slaves working for the government”.
I responded, “I saw that thread within your posts... The West has made you proxies and the politicians have made you pawns... God has made you heroes, saving your people notwithstanding the other facts...”
She responded, “I'm trying to speak my mind out here”.
I closed that thread with, “I am really glad. You should. You have standing to speak.”
&
Edited July 15, 2025
Delay is Murder – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/delay-is-murder-v2.html
President Trump’s announced delay on implementing Sanctions on Russia
Edited July 12, 2025
May aid finally come – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/may-aid-finally-come-v2.html
Twitter post by @yes_ukraine, July 11, 2025
https://x.com/yes_ukraine/status/1943694534304489629
quote of Maksym Furyk, Veteran of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, at URC
Edited July 12, 2025
Unrelenting Terror – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/unrelenting-terror-v2.html
and Twitter post by @yes_ukraine July 11, 2025
https://x.com/yes_ukraine/status/1943644762117931019
quote of Khrystyna Boychuk, Officer, National Guard of Ukraine at URC
Edited November 29, 2024
the front will be everywhere – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-front-will-be-everywhere-v3.html
Quote: “На фронті будуть всі,
aбо фронт буде всюди”
“Everyone will be at the front,
or the front will be everywhere"
 
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A Coalition of the Doing – v2

A Coalition of the Willing, but,
Willing to do what?
Gathering in meetings,
releasing weasel-word statements,
gathering, posing for photographs,
patting each other on the back
so proud of themselves…
while so many are dying
waiting for action, for the Willing
to be Doing, Standing, Fighting
for Justice, for Ukraine, for children,
for all the innocent martyrs, victims,
those in their bathtubs, in corridors,
for all those hiding in subway stations
filled with the smoke of terror,
of Russia’s relentless genocide…

They don’t need Willing,
lies, false promises, fake allies,
those aspiring to gain courage…
These brave people need resolve,
a Coalition of the Doing,
Standing with Ukraine,
to embolden the Willing,
to take that step forward,
to finally act, to move forward,
beyond their place of comfort…
Recognizing the cost of delay,
ignoring the acts of the aggressor,
sowing seeds in their own countries,
because hybrid war is war, coming,
if the Willing are not Doing,
their time will come…

----------
Edited July 21, 2025
A Coalition of the Doing – v2
The entrance to Lukyanivska metro station was attacked by Russia,
filling the station with smoke
Edited July 15, 2025
Delay is Murder – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/delay-is-murder-v2.html
President Trump’s announced delay on implementing
Sanctions on Russia, on July 14, 2025
Edited July 12, 2025
May aid finally come – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/may-aid-finally-come-v2.html
“If Ukraine doesn’t stop Russia right now, on the front line in Ukraine, tomorrow they will come to your homes, and your sons will have to fight them back”, said Maksym Furyk, Veteran of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, during the discussion panel “No Security - No Recovery”,
Edited July 12, 2025
Unrelenting Terror – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/unrelenting-terror-v2.html
Khrystyna Boychuk, Officer, National Guard of Ukraine, called for more weapons for Ukraine and more decisive support of European states: “We cannot hold the front line forever. Ukrainians will keep fighting, but if you want the front line to stay where it is, your time has come. We need weapons, we need equipment, we need technologies, air defense, we need responsibility. Shared responsibility.”
Edited April 14, 2025
Screaming into the Void – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/screaming-into-void-v3.html

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A Coalition of the Doing

Willing to do what?
Gathering in meetings,
standing for a photograph,
patting each other on the back
while so many are dying
waiting for the Willing
to be Doing, Standing,
Fighting for justice, for Ukraine,
for all the innocent martyrs,
for all those hiding in subway stations
filled with the smoke of terror,
of Russia’s relentless genocide…
 
A Coalition of the Doing,
Standing with Ukraine,
to embolden the Willing,
to take that step forward,
to finally act, to move forward,
beyond their place of comfort,
Recognizing the cost of delay,
ignoring the acts of the aggressor,
sowing seeds in their own countries,
hybrid war is war, coming,
if the Willing are not Doing,
their time will come…

 
----------
July 20, 2025
A Coalition of the Doing
 
The entrance to Lukyanivska metro station was attacked by Russia,
filling the station with smoke
Edited July 15, 2025
Delay is Murder – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/delay-is-murder-v2.html
President Trump’s announced delay on implementing
Sanctions on Russia, on July 14, 2025
Edited July 12, 2025
May aid finally come – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/may-aid-finally-come-v2.html
“If Ukraine doesn’t stop Russia right now, on the front line in Ukraine, tomorrow they will come to your homes, and your sons will have to fight them back”, said Maksym Furyk, Veteran of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, during the discussion panel “No Security - No Recovery”,
Edited July 12, 2025
Unrelenting Terror – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/unrelenting-terror-v2.html
Khrystyna Boychuk, Officer, National Guard of Ukraine, called for more weapons for Ukraine and more decisive support of European states: “We cannot hold the front line forever. Ukrainians will keep fighting, but if you want the front line to stay where it is, your time has come. We need weapons, we need equipment, we need technologies, air defense, we need responsibility. Shared responsibility.”
Edited April 14, 2025
Screaming into the Void – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/04/screaming-into-void-v3.html
 
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