Darka, one of our supporters, shared the below poem and images. We are reminded that the hands that defend are happy to hold a postcard message of support and care. Especially, after a hard day.
(Photo credit: УНІАН – UNIAN Ukrainian National Information Agency)
Look at these hands….
These hands that do not know the holy day of Christmas,
That their life is one of miracles.
Those hands that don’t see mom,
Her prayer is a faithful charm.
These hands that do not know fatigue,
It’s like the Titans are in a fierce battle.
These hands that can’t
Be with relatives, in your family.
These hands that used to write,
And painted happiness in colors.
These hands that used to love
So true and gentle …
Before the war…
– Natalie W. Shepelyaeva
Споглянь народе, на ці руки….
Ці руки, що не знають свята,
А їх життя-одне з чудес.
Ці руки, що не бачать мами,
Її молитва-вірний амулет.
Ці руки, що не знають втоми,
Й немов Титани у запеклий бій.
Ці руки, що не мають змоги
Побути з рідними, в своїй сім’ї.
Ці руки, що колись писали,
І фарбували щастя в кольори.
Ці руки, що колись кохали
Так вірно й ніжно…
До війни…
– Наталі Ш. Шепеляєва
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