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Bogdan wandered the city in a daze of despair. His wife and children had left on a train three days earlier, thank God, because their apartment took a direct hit last night. He’d escaped, but pyjamas weren’t much protection against the bitter cold, and his feet were freezing.

His eyes followed the flight of a pigeon and there, just above him, hung some boots! He climbed gingerly through the shattered building to retrieve them, found jacket and trousers in another ruin, and life began to look hopeful again.

He headed towards the sound of gunfire – time to join the army.

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We take our peaceful lives for granted - until something as dreadful as Ukraine shows how fragile peace can be. Here in England there was a fund-raising concert last night, as many refugees are in dire need of everything - food, medicines and shelter being top of the list, and their army needs medical equipment as well as arms. My local pub landlord is organising a fleet of lorries, loaded with such necesseties, which are due to leave in a few days. Another pub landlord is taking in a family, as are many other families. I don't have the space, but we are all doing what we can for the women and children who have fled their country, leaving their men behind to fight the war. Hell will freeze over before we trust Russia again.



25 comments:

  1. A timely tale Liz, well done.

    So good to hear about all that's being done locally to support Ukraine.

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    1. Thanks, Keith, I'm sure every village and town is doing the same.

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  2. Whew. I can breathe again. What an excellent telling of tragedy, and a young man who wants to give his all. I will need to read this again.

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment, Susan.

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  3. Dear Liz,

    Too real and well done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Real is what I was aiming for - thank you.

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  4. Wonderful story, Liz. I am with Bogdan. :-)

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    1. We all are, Bill, and hoping he lives to bring his family home.

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  5. too real to be true but sadly it is happening as we speak of in ukraine.

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    1. It is, right now, thanks for your comment.

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  6. Liz you bring their plight up close and personal here. Bless you and the others who are rallying to their support.

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    1. Our village is looking forward to the arrival of some Ukrainians next week.

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  7. A tale of grit and determination, being played out right now.

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    1. None of which should be necessary. Damn Russians!

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  8. I can never admire the bravery and proud determination of the Ukrainians enough. Well done, Liz.

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    1. They have an inspiring leader, which must help, I'm sure.

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  9. A powerful and moving depiction of the situation. You've captured the determination and bravery of the Ukrainians in your MC Bogdan.

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    1. Thanks, Margirene, they are incredibly brave.

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  10. Timely and realistic post, Liz. The heart bleeds for the people affected by one man's greed.

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    1. Greed and insanity, I fear - a dangerously lethel combination.

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