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Jerusalem Has Come !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 01:55:00 +0100

Oh, glorious prince of righteousness.

Saint Micheal,

Our protector and guardian.

We ask you to defend us in our battle,

against the dark rulers of this wicked world,

and the satanic principalities of evil men.

Who drive fear into the hearts of our fellow human beings.

We pray to thee to come to our assistance,

whom God has created in His likeness.

and whom He has redeemed at a great price.

from the tyranny of the devil.

Our people venerate you.

as their guardian and protector.

It is to you; the Lord has entrusted,

the souls of the redeemed

to be led into heaven.

We pray to you now to guide us into victory,

to crush Satan beneath our feet,

that he may no longer retain men captive

doing eternal injury to their souls.

We offer our prayers to you oh Lord,

that without delay we may draw upon your mercy.

Take hold of "the dragon, the old serpent,

which is the devil and Satan himself,"

bind him and cast him into the bottomless pit!

"That he may no longer seduce the nations of men."

God arises!

Scatter our enemies beneath our feet.

And to those who hate Him? Will flee before Him.

As wax melts before the fire,

The wicked shall perishes before God.

We shall punish the wicked.

And give hope to the terrified.

We shall destroy all sadistic and evil armies.

All infernal invaders with

their twisted assemblies and cruel sects.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Give us the strength to be brave and courageous.

Give us the fortitude to do the right thing.

Amen

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The Core

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:50:00 GMT

The Nervii, a mass of warriors, poured down upon our camp so quickly it seemed they had sprung from the ground itself. There was no reserve, everywhere the fighting was desperate, the situation critical. Caesar himself, seizing a shield from the rear, rallied the men at the front line, ordering them to extend their ranks.

The Tenth Legion, Caesar's pride, veterans hardened by countless campaigns, formed a wall of steel against the onslaught. Titus Labienus, Caesar's right-hand man, was a whirlwind amongst them, his voice thundering out commands, his sword reaping a grim harvest.

The battle raged back and forth; the Nervii surged forward, driving the Tenth back, and for a heart-stopping moment, it seemed the line might break. Yet, it was Labienus who rallied the legionaries, his courage rekindling their own. Even as the Nervii's front lines fell, they fought on from the bodies of their dead comrades, casting weapons as if from a mound of corpses.

Victory teetered on a knife-edge; the enemy were reported at our very gates, threatening the baggage train. Yet, as the sun dipped towards the horizon, it was the banners of the Tenth Legion that still flew defiant against the bloodied sky, the legionaries swaying with exhaustion after a fight that had drained them to their core.

cf. Julius Caesar,

Commentaries on the Gallic War,

Book II

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Fury Unleashed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 22:06:00 +0100

Achilles’ Dawn

As the gray cloak of dawn gives way to the first piercing rays of light, I, Achilles, find myself stirred from slumber by the voice of Athena. Not just Athena, but Athena the All-Seeing, the Fierce-Eyed Guardian, the Golden-Helmed Goddess of Valor and Wisdom, the Mighty Warrior Queen who breathes life into the heart of battle. She doesn’t call to anyone; she calls to me.

The monstrosities before us, these wretched invaders, roll into our sacred lands atop their rumbling beasts of steel. Their thunderous guns sing a tune of discord and chaos, turning our haven of peace into a cacophony of horror. But it isn’t just the bloodied grounds that fan the flames of my wrath.

They’ve tortured our men, stripped our women of their dignity, and stolen away our children into the night. My fury, once a flickering ember, now blazes like an uncontrolled wildfire. A laugh may occasionally ripple from my lips, dark humor in a darker time, but make no mistake - my wrath is not to be taken lightly.

I see my reflection in the eyes of each soldier, parting from their families with the break of dawn as their only witness. Promises, fragile as glass yet beautiful in their earnestness, are whispered into the ears of young ones too innocent for such cruelty.

Leaving the haven of my hearth, I step into this pandemonium, driven not by myth but by raw, primal emotions. Love. Faith. Homeland. We’re just men thrown into a dance with death, aren’t we?

Under the watchful gaze of Athena, I rise, a beacon of defiance for my brethren. Glory? A fleeting whisper on the wind. But I fight for love, for faith, for family, for our nation. In the fading light, the seed of hope shines brightest, a beacon against the gathering storm.

In my mind’s eye, I can already taste victory. Like a tempest, I’ll wreak havoc in their midst, my spear leading the symphony of chaos. Their desperate pleas will crash against my shield, their unity shattering, their bravado crumbling. I won’t be the storm they weather; I’ll be the storm that obliterates them.

I will stand as the hurricane in their calm, the living embodiment of their worst nightmares. In me, they will witness the unbridled fury of a nation wronged, the unbending resilience of a people pushed to the edge. My wrath will be the prelude to their ruin, the overture of our victory.

Athena’s call resonates within me, filling my spirit with a fervor as wild as the seas. I am Achilles, not the legend, but the man ablaze with the fires of vengeance. With a smirk that belies the storm within and a heart pounding the drums of war, I’ll rise to reclaim what’s ours. For when justice turns to revenge, even gods would do well to step aside.

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Whispers of Devotion

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:53:00 +0100

Love's Anthem on the Eve of Battle

Oh Athena, divine embodiment of wisdom and might, As twilight descends upon the eve of our righteous counteroffensive, we invoke your presence, beckoning your divine favor. With hearts aflame and spirits unyielding, we embark on a grand tapestry of battle, where tanks and missiles dance in a symphony of power.

Goddess of strategic brilliance, grace our minds with your celestial wisdom. Like a master tactician, guide our commanders to orchestrate the movements of our armored beasts, their steel frames gleaming under the moonlit sky. May our every maneuver be a stroke of genius, outwitting the enemy's cunning ploys.

Athena, guardian of valor, ignite our souls with an unquenchable fire. Let our soldiers embody the spirit of ancient warriors, adorned in modern armor, as they surge forward with a passion that knows no bounds. Like a raging tempest, they shall sweep across the battlefield, leaving only echoes of victory in their wake.

Beneath a star-strewn canopy, our tanks stand as formidable titans, their engines rumbling with anticipation. Their thunderous roars herald a symphony of power, as they charge through the night, cannons blazing like celestial bolts. With every earth-shaking explosion, they pave the way to liberation, heralding a new dawn for our land.

In this symphony of warfare, guided by your divine hand, we envision a resplendent victory. The enemy's defenses crumble like ancient ruins, their once-mighty strongholds reduced to mere ashes. We see our banners unfurled upon the winds of triumph, as our warriors, bathed in glory, stand tall, a testament to indomitable spirit.

Oh Athena, witness this poignant scene that unfolds amidst the chaos of war. Picture a devoted husband and his beloved wife, their children nestled safely in their arms. Together, they embody the strength and unwavering love that fuels our determination to prevail. Their presence, a source of inspiration and solace, reminds us of the deeply meaningful stakes of this battle.

As the husband gazes into the eyes of his wife, he finds the courage to face the perils that lie ahead, knowing that his fight is not only for his homeland but also for the safety and future of his cherished family. Their children, innocent and full of joy, serve as a beacon of hope, kindling the fire of determination within the hearts of our soldiers.

Athena, guardian of familial bonds, bless this family with your divine protection. May their love and unity be a shield against the horrors of war, and may their presence on the battlefield serve as a reminder of the lives we fight to safeguard. Grant them strength and resilience, that they may endure the trials with unwavering faith in a brighter tomorrow.

With hearts aflame and eyes fixed upon the horizon of victory, we pledge our devotion to you, Athena. We offer our prayers, sacrifices, and unswerving loyalty as we march ever closer to destiny's embrace. By your side, we shall triumph, and our land shall once again bask in the embrace of peace and prosperity.

Oh Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, hear our impassioned plea. Lead us to the heights of triumph, where the echoes of battle shall fade into the annals of history. May our vision of a liberated land, graced by your divine touch, become a reality. We entrust our fates to you, as we venture forth with love for family, community, and country burning in our hearts.

Amen

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The Great Wolf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 5 May 2023 16:23:00 +0100

The earthquakes will be so great

that all bonds and shackles

will be destroyed.

All of them.

Fenrir, the great wolf,

will free himself!

His mouth will gape.

His upper jaw will reach the heavens!

The lower?

Will touch the earth.

There is nothing

He cannot eat,

There is nothing

He will not destroy.

Flames come from his eyes.

Where Fenris Wolf walks?

Destruction follows.

Völuspá

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Kiev

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 01:34:00 GMT

My dear people of Kiev,

In these trying times, we are called to stand united, to fight for what we hold dear. Our families, our homes, our very lives are at stake. But let us not despair. For in every dark night, there is hope. In every storm, there is courage. And in every battle, there is opportunity for victory.

Life is but a fleeting moment, a spark in the endless darkness of time. But it is a precious spark, one that we must fiercely defend. The blood that flows, the tears that fall, the pain that we endure, they are all testaments to the love we hold in our hearts. For what is life, but love embodied? And what is love, but life given meaning?

So let us not be afraid of death, for it is but a door, a passage from this world to the next. It is a natural part of life, as inevitable as the changing of the seasons. And yet, in the face of death, let us not lose hope. For even in the darkest moments, there is a glimmer of light, a chance for new life.

We have suffered, we have known famine and despair, but through it all, we have never lost our spirit. Our generosity has seen us through the toughest of times, and it will continue to sustain us in the days to come.

Do not be afraid of the unknown, for it is a canvas waiting to be painted. Do not be afraid of the future, for it is a mystery waiting to be uncovered. Do not be afraid of life, for it is a journey waiting to be taken.

Let us be like the stars in the sky, shining bright, unrelenting in our quest for victory. Let us be like the wind, strong and steadfast, unyielding in the face of adversity. Let us be like the sun, shining bright, a beacon of hope for all to see.

And in the end, what will remain of us? Not the battles we have fought, nor the victories we have won, but the love we have given, the love we have shared, and the love that we will always carry in our hearts

So let us fight, with all that we are, with all that we have, and with all that we will ever be. And may we do so with the knowledge that, in the end, love will conquer all, that life will endure, and that our spirits will live on, long after we are gone.

So let us stand, united, as one people, one nation, one heart, and let us fight with all that we are, all that we have, and all that we will ever be.

Together, we will win. Together, we will endure. And together, we will live.

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The Unbreakable Ties

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 01:42:00 GMT

My fellow citizens of Ukraine,

I stand before you today, not as a conqueror,

but as a voice of hope and resilience.

We are a strong and united people, bound together by the love of family and the unbreakable ties that connect us all.

In these times of war, it is important to remember that we are not fighting alone. Our wives and children, our mothers and fathers, our brothers and sisters, all stand beside us in the face of adversity. They give us the strength to carry on and the courage to fight for what is right.

Let us take a moment to imagine a world without conflict, a world where our families can thrive in peace and prosperity. Let us hold tight to this vision, for it is within our reach if we work together with determination and resolve.

We must also remember that our families are not simply those who share our blood and surname. They are all those who call Ukraine their home, and it is our duty to protect and care for each and every one of them.

So let us march forward, our hearts ablaze with the love of family and the courage of lions. Let us fight for a future where our children can grow up in peace and security, surrounded by the love and support of a united nation.

Together, we are unstoppable. Together, we are the hope of Ukraine. So let us rise to the challenge and show the world what we are made of. The love of family will always be our greatest weapon, and with it, we cannot be defeated.

Let us march forward, united and resolute, and let us never forget the unbreakable bonds that bind us all together. We are the family of Ukraine, and together, we will always persevere.

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A Nation of Fighters

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 04:10:00 GMT

My friends, my fellow citizens of Ukraine,

we stand at a pivotal moment in our history.

A moment where the fate of our nation

hangs in the balance.

But I tell you now, we shall not falter.

We shall not falter because

we possess something that our enemies do not

- an unbreakable spirit.

A spirit forged in the fires of adversity,

tempered by the trials of our forefathers,

and strengthened by our faith in one another.

We are a nation of families.

Strong families who have stood together

through thick and thin.

We must continue to draw strength from one another,

to support one another,

and to fight for one another.

For it is in the bonds of family

that we find the courage

to face any challenge that comes our way.

But we must also look to

something greater than ourselves.

We must look to a higher power,

to a force that guides us and protects us.

We must have faith that

no matter how dark the night may seem,

the dawn will always come.

We must have faith that we are not alone,

that we are never alone.

We are a nation of fighters.

We have faced down tyranny and oppression

time and time again,

and we have always emerged victorious.

We have faced down invaders and aggressors,

and we have always emerged victorious.

We have faced down seemingly insurmountable odds,

and we have always emerged victorious.

My friends, we shall emerge victorious once more.

We shall emerge victorious because

we are a nation of faith,

a nation of family,

and a nation of fighters.

We shall emerge victorious

because we are Ukraine.

So I urge you, my fellow citizens, to stand tall.

Stand tall with your heads held high, and your hearts full of hope.

Stand tall with your faith in one another, and your faith in a higher power.

Stand tall with the knowledge that together, we can achieve anything.

We shall overcome this trial,

just as we have overcome all others before it.

We shall emerge victorious, just as we always have.

So let us stand together,

united in purpose,

united in spirit,

and united in our love for Ukraine.

Thank you.

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Drink And Be Whole Again

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:03:00 GMT

Drink and be whole again

beyond confusion.

It begins with the king as a boy,

having to spend the night alone

in the forest to prove his courage

so he can become king.

Now while he is spending the night alone

he's visited by a sacred vision.

Out of the fire appears the holy grail,

symbol of God's divine grace.

And a voice said to the boy,

"You shall be keeper of the grail

so that it may heal the hearts of men."

But the boy was blinded by greater visions

of a life filled with power and glory and beauty.

And in this state of radical amazement

he felt for a brief moment not like a boy,

but invincible, like God,

so he reached into the fire

to take the grail,

and the grail vanished,

leaving him with his hand in the fire

to be terribly wounded.

Now as this boy grew older,

his wound grew deeper.

Until one day,

life for him lost its reason.

He had no faith in any man,

not even himself.

He couldn't love or feel loved.

He was sick with experience.

He began to die.

One day a fool wandered into the castle

and found the king alone.

And being a fool, he was simple minded,

he didn't see a king.

He only saw a man alone and in pain.

And he asked the king,

"What ails you friend?"

The king replied,

"I'm thirsty. I need some water to cool my throat".

So the fool took a cup from beside his bed,

filled it with water and handed it to the king.

As the king began to drink,

he realized his wound was healed.

He looked in his hands

and there was the holy grail,

that which he sought all of his life.

And he turned to the fool

and said with amazement,

"How can you find that

which my brightest and bravest could not?"

And the fool replied,

"I don't know.

I only knew that you were thirsty."

The Fisher King

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Building A New World

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:55:00 GMT

I was ready to be found,

But no one was looking for me.

I was ready to respond,

But no one asked for my help.

I said:
"Here I am!”

To a nation that did not

call my name.

All day long

I opened my arms wide

“Look man!" I said,

"I am creating a new Heaven.

I am creating a new Earth.

And no one will ever think about

The old one again.

So be glad and rejoice forever!

For we will create a new nation,

A place with so much happiness that

Her people will be a joy to the world!

And we will take pleasure in our country

And delight in her people!

And the sounds of weeping and crying?

You won't ever have to hear them again.”

Isaiah 65

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A Child Is Born

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 13:39:00 GMT

The boots of the warrior

And the uniforms

Bloodstained by war

Will all be burned.

They will be fuel for the fire.

For a child is born to us,

A son is given to us.

And the government will rest

On his shoulders.

And he will be called:

Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God,

Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace.

His government, and its peace,

They will never end.

For He will rule with

Fairness and justice

From the throne of his ancestor David

For all eternity.

The passionate commitment of

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies

Will make this happen!

Isaiah 9

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Courage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:34:00 GMT

It is in the small things we see it.

The child's first step,

as awesome as an earthquake.

The first time you rode a bike,

wallowing up the sidewalk.

The first spanking when your heart

went on a journey all alone.

When they called you crybaby

or poor or fatty or crazy

and made you into an alien,

you drank their acid

and concealed it.

Later,

if you faced the death of bombs and bullets

you did not do it with a banner,

you did it with only a hat to

comver your heart.

You did not fondle the weakness inside you

though it was there.

Your courage was a small coal

that you kept swallowing.

If your buddy saved you

and died himself in so doing,

then his courage was not courage,

it was love; love as simple as shaving soap.

Later,

if you have endured a great despair,

then you did it alone,

getting a transfusion from the fire,

picking the scabs off your heart,

then wringing it out like a sock.

Next, my kinsman, you powdered your sorrow,

you gave it a back rub

and then you covered it with a blanket

and after it had slept a while

it woke to the wings of the roses

and was transformed.

Later,

when you face old age and its natural conclusion

your courage will still be shown in the little ways,

each spring will be a sword you'll sharpen,

those you love will live in a fever of love,

and you'll bargain with the calendar

and at the last moment

when death opens the back door

you'll put on your carpet slippers

and stride out.

Anne Sexton

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Spirit World

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:29:00 GMT

We passed the school,

Where children strove at recess,

In the ring;

We passed the fields of gazing grain,

We passed the setting sun.

Or rather, he passed us;

The dews grew quivering and chill,

For only gossamer my gown,

My tippet only tulle.

We paused before a house that seemed

A swelling of the ground;

The roof was scarcely visible,

The cornice but a mound.

Since then 'tis centuries, and yet each

Feels shorter than the day

I first surmised the horses' heads

Were toward eternity.

Emily Dickinson

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Winter Soldiers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 11:58:00 GMT

He was a killer,

A thing that preyed,

Living on the things that lived,

Unaided,
Alone,

By virtue of his own strength and prowess,

Surviving triumphantly in a hostile environment

Where only the strong survive.

He had learned well

The law of club and fang,

And he never forewent an advantage

Or drew back from a foe.

He had started on the way to Death.

He had lessoned from Spitz,

And from the chief fighting dogs

Of the police and mail,

And knew there was no middle course.

He must master or be mastered.

While to show mercy was a weakness.

Mercy did not exist in the primordial life.

It was misunderstood for fear,

And such misunderstandings made for death.

Kill or be killed,

Eat or be eaten,

Was the law and this mandate,

Down out of the depths of Time,

He obeyed.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

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Pursuit of The Beaten Enemy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 09:41:00 +0100

The first and most important rule is:

Use your entire forces

with the utmost energy.

The second rule is:

Concentrate all your power

against that section where

the chief blows are to be delivered

and to incur disadvantages elsewhere,

so that your chances of success

may increase at the decisive point.

The third rule is:

Never waste your time.

Finally, the fourth rule is:

Follow up your successes

with the utmost energy.

Only pursuit of the beaten enemy

gives the fruits of victory.

Carl von Clausewitz

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To You !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:09:00 +0100

And glory,

mountains blue,

to you,

In ageless ice encased!

And glory,

freedom’s knights,

to you,

Whom God will not forsake.

Keep fighting

you are sure to win!

God helps you in your fight!

For fame and freedom march

with you,

And right is on your side!

Shevchenko

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Trinity

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:24:00 +0100

And then the Anointed One was led

By the Holy Spirit

Into the wilderness

To be tempted by dark forces

And for forty days

And for forty nights
He fasted

And it was in there
That He became

And in that time
And in that way
The evil comes

(As it always do you know)

For him
Because of him
In seeing him
It takes him

To the Holy City

Where they must go up!
To the highest point of all

The House of the Holies

The Temple of the Lord

And it was there
It was said to him:

“If you really are the Son of God?

Jump off man!

His angels will protect you

Look man,
His whole army is here for you dude.
You see?

Everybody's here.
They're all here man
Ain't nobody hiding

All you have to do is let go

And they will hold you up

So you won’t ever
Have to hurt again."

Matthew 4:1.1

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The Faith of Goodness

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 5 Aug 2022 15:55:00 +0100

O Heavenly Father,

I plead with you to rid this world of fear.

I offer my loyalty at all times.

I lay myself before You.

I give myself up to You

In my mind,

In my body,

In my soul.

Into the oneness.

I implore you to strengthen my resolve

To be your one true disciple.

Give me the power

To rid myself of weakness,

To dispel myself of all my fears,

To rush out any doubt that I may have.

So that I too may climb

The Hill of Calvary

For which you had to endure

O Eternal Lord,

Give us the courage to be

Confidence in our actions

and fearless in our duty

To win this fight against
The wickedness of this world.

Help us to remain strong and loyal
In the face of all of this misery before us,

So that we may never forget who we are.

For our constitution

is greater then anyone man.

And our laws protect us from evil.

For anyone of us can be corrupted

into marching for a totalitarian leader

To undo all that is good in this world.

We now ask you to accept our prayers
And all our sacrifices and sufferings,

Trials and tribulations,

As a gift before You.

Guide us onto the true path of victory,

Never to waiver in our struggle

Against the dark forces of evil.

So let us go forth

Preserving the faith of goodness

For our children,

For our family,

For our world.

Amen.

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On To Kherson

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 04:36:00 +0100

Out of the darkness of my life,

so much frustrated,

I put before you

the one great thing to love on earth:

the Blessed Sacrament....

There you will find romance,

glory, honor, fidelity,

and the true way

of all your loves upon earth,

and more than that:

death:

by the divine paradox,

that which ends life,

and demands the surrender of all,

and yet by the taste (or foretaste)

of which alone can what you seek

in your earthly relationships

(love, faithfulness, joy)

be maintained,

or take on

that complexion of reality,

of eternal endurance,

that every man's heart desires.

Tolkien

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American Exceptionalism

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:52:00 +0100

Ulvade

The truth is, one nation under guns.

Schools scared to death.

The truth is, one education under desks,

Stooped low from bullets;

That plunge when we ask

Where our children

Shall live

& how

& if

A.G.

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The Rape of Mariupol

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:31:00 +0100

About 30 Japanese soldiers came
To a Chinese house at #5 Hsing Lu Koo

In the southeastern part of Nanking,
And demanded entrance.

The door was open by the landlord,

A Mohammedan named Ha.

They killed him immediately with a revolver

(and also Mrs. Ha,)

Who knelt before them after Ha's death,

Begging them not to kill anyone else.

Mrs. Ha asked them why they killed her husband?

And then they shot her.

Mrs. Hsia was dragged out from under a table

In the guest hall where she had tried to hide

With her 1 year old baby.

After being stripped and raped

By one or more men,

She was bayoneted in the chest,

And then had a bottle thrust into her vagina.

The baby was killed with a bayonet.

Some soldiers then went to the next room,

Where Mrs. Hsia's parents, aged 76 and 74,

And her two daughters aged 16 and 14 were.

They were about to rape the girls

When the grandmother tried to protect them.

The soldiers killed her with a revolver.

The grandfather grasped the body of his wife

And was killed.

The two girls were then stripped,

The elder being raped by 2–3 men,

And the younger by 3.

The older girl was stabbed afterwards

And a cane was rammed in her vagina.

The younger girl was bayoneted also

But was spared the horrible treatment

That had been meted out to her sister and mother.

The soldiers then bayoneted another sister

of between 7–8, who was also hiding in the room.

The last murders in the house
Were of Ha's two children,

Aged 4 and 2 respectively.

The older was bayoneted and the younger

Split down through the head with a sword.

December 13, 1937 Nanking

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What Kind of a Dream Was It?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:52:00 +0100

"What kind of a dream was it?"

Said the All Father

It was just before daybreak,

I thought I cleared Valhalla

For the coming of the fallen.

"It is time to wake the Einherjar

To strew the benches

And scour the beakers.

There is wine to carry

For a king is coming!

Here to me.

I expect certain great ones.

Heroes!

Arriving from the world.

So glad is my heart."

Bade Valkyries rise up!

Eiríksmál

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The Logistics War

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 9 Apr 2022 20:18:00 +0100

Winning isn’t everything,

it’s the only thing.

Winning is not a sometime thing;

it’s an all time thing.

You don’t win once in a while,

you don’t do things right once in a while,

you do them right all the time.

Winning is habit.

V. Lombardi

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Lawyers, Guns, and the Fear

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 16:10:00 +0100

You gain strength,

courage, and confidence

by every experience

in which you really stop

to look fear in the face.

You are able to say to yourself,

'I lived through this horror.

I can take the next thing

that comes along.’

You must do the thing

which you think

you cannot do.

E. Roosevelt

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A Just War

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 2 Apr 2022 01:56:00 +0100

1. A war must be fought

only on legitimate authority.

2. The cause must be just.

The war must be fought to resist aggression,

to protect the innocent,

to support the rights of the oppressed.

3. The war must have right intention.

It must advance good over evil,

to have clear aims

and be open to negotiation;

it must not be for revenge

or for the sake of killing.

4. It must be a last resort,

all other attempts having failed.

5. There must be proportion.

There must be a balance

between the good achieved

versus the harm done.

6. There must be a reasonable hope of justice.

A reasonable chance of success.

In order to prevent a pointless war.

Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis

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