Paintings and Poems for Ukraine
24th February
News reports "there is war in Europe".
War in Europe!
Not a historical tale
It's happening today.
Russian troops have entered Ukraine.
World leaders are meeting,
talking,
deciding what they can do.
To halt this course of action
To stop war from escalating
But diplomacy is failing
So I am praying

Finding peace in art
Amidst the horror of war
I keep on praying

Week commencing 28th February
Ripples of prayer
Circulating round the world
We're calling for peace

Praying for Protection
Praying for Peace
Praying for Political resolutions
Praying for the People
Praying for Practical interventions
Praying for
Praying for
Praying for Possible solution
Praying for every Precious life

Refugees fleeing
Desperately leaving
Everything
Everything!
Taking only what they can carry
Can you imagine?
What would you put in a bag?
A suitcase
For your whole family
I bet you struggle with holiday packing
And this is most likely
For EVER
Women
Children
Elderly
Disabled
Leaving suddenly
Separated from family
Lives in catastrophe
As their men go to war
This is the reality
Of life as a refugee
And yet politically
They're seen as....
Greedy
Needy
Unworthy
Disgustingly
How dare we!
This could be
You or me
By luck of our birth
We live in safety
Work professionally
Whilst doctors and nurses
Teachers and engineers
Flee from their lives
To futures unknown
The least we can do
Is open our doors
And offer new homes
In safety

Praying for Ukraine

Connected around the world praying for peace
