August is Australian Poetry Month. It aims to increase access, awareness and visibility of poetry in all its forms and for all audiences. It is a good time to dig out those scribbles from the drawer or from a hidden file on your computer and send them in to us to celebrate poetry. We’ve received a very topical poem from a reader in Parkes.
Ukraine
Liberated and united they long to be
The people of Ukraine are determined to be free
The amount of destruction is hard to believe
Yet they say they’re resolute
Surrender they won’t concede
Their courage and bravery is second to none
The world will support them until they’ve won
The traitorous aggressor has threatened with war
And nuclear arms if their demands they ignore
Their president leads boldly
And won’t give in to threats
The people support him
They have no regrets
By Warren Tanner, Parkes
Readers of The Forbes & Parkes Phoenix are invited to send in creative writing (poems, short stories and more) of no more than 500 words for publication in this monthly column. Send your submissions to the editor@parkesphoenix.com.au or editor@forbesphoenix.com.au