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A poem for the people of Ukraine by Bhaktimarga Swami

To the staunch devotees in Ukraine
Great bearers of surprise and pain
We offer humble prayers to you
May the hardship you now go through
Be short-lived and strengthen
Your conviction while serving to lengthen
The need to bond in Krishna’s love
Which the world is short of
We all attest to human misunderstanding
Which requires a major disbanding
As we are spirits and not the flesh
May we all be given the chance to refresh
There’s much power in divine song
Which helps overcome what goes wrong
We are with you praying for protection
And offer our support in His affection

–By Bhaktimarga Swami