Ivan lay in his bed staring into the looming darkness. He counted his shallow breaths as they transported his thoughts across the miles to his home, where calamity and chaos had recently broken out. He calculated what it would take for him to return there, to fight. He knew it was foolhardy, there were better ways to solve disagreements. He also knew that this was not a time for reasoning. One question haunted him; “If I don’t do this, how will I face my grandchildren?” He rose and tapped in the URL for the airline, one breath at a time.
Jim Woessner
25/2/2022 07:38:48 pm
Ukraine?
Rob Wolf
25/2/2022 07:58:28 pm
Yes, but unfortunately it’s a timeless
Candace Arthuria Williams
25/2/2022 08:53:48 pm
Hopefully, not forever, Rob. My prayers to you and your grandkids.
Sue Clayton
26/2/2022 01:22:28 am
The desperate feeling of the Ukrainian diaspora around the world. Let's hope he survives and his grandchildren feel proud of him. 26/2/2022 02:59:59 am
I like your reply to Jim Woessner - unfortunately it's a timeless question.
Pamela Kennedy
26/2/2022 02:18:35 pm
Well Done👍👍👍
Fliss Zakaszewska
26/2/2022 03:20:39 pm
One man's feelings so beautifully told in the harsh reality that must be Ukraine.
Alyce
27/2/2022 03:01:03 am
I could feel both the fear and the resolve he felt making that agonizing decision. Well done.
Padmini
27/2/2022 08:51:34 am
It is a big deal to turn away from the comforts of your life and take the tough path. Hope his country survives and he lives to tell the tale.
Bill Sells
28/2/2022 07:22:53 pm
Loved the pacing! You're taking the breaths with him.
Rob Wolf
3/3/2022 01:33:38 pm
Thank you all for your comments. And prayers to 🇺🇦 Comments are closed.
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