frightening words
slicing through our
daily routines
drink coffee
shower
invasion
evoking agitation, anxiety
an unsettled feeling
in our souls
work
buy groceries
conflict
heart-wrenching images
of people and pets
their new beds in the subway
walk
drive
missiles
surreal to us, like a movie
but a sad harsh reality
for ukrainians
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destruction
we watch the news
we feel the fear
we wish for peace
hug
cry
war
a former comedian who stays
and fights for his country
leadership that impresses
eat
sleep
bravery
fallen buildings
fleeing citizens
rising casualties
(a word that never seemed right)
we worry
we wait
we wonder
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