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An Atomic Tragedy opus 226

25 November 2023 0830 Hours Politics, Current Events, Warfare
No atomic blast has yet occurred,
But we witness slow, deliberate Ukraine destruction in spite.
How could this murder and mayhem tenaciously obtain,
When no atomic blast has even been ignited?
Fear, blackmail, bullying, unfair advantage, holding hostage,
And no one dares to counter
For fear of horrible reprisal--
Basically, any direct counteraction,
Undoubtedly, could lead to world-wide devastation.
Paralyzed to counter directly,
For fear of direct self-ruin,
Allows the annihilation, murder, and mutilation
To uncontrollably continue.