Blue and Yellow Ukraine’s Colors



Blue and yellow, are the colors of Ukraine’s flag.
Proudly on display by the people who are free.
It’s displayed and flown in every city and town,
By the citizens expressing their national pride.
Heed the President's battle cry! Rally the call to the flag,
No surrender, Allies, send us munitions but no plane for me!
Standing firm and united, from this aggression we will not run,               
Strike fear in the enemy and hold fast to our resolve,
Your enemies falsely narrate your impact on their morale.
The flag is more than a symbol and banner,
From flag poles and masts, it's so proudly flown,
Fluttering in the wind or being still in the calmness.
Bringing the citizens together in solidarity,
The blue and yellow flag is the unifier across the land,  
Federally, provincially, each region, the colors are flown,
In every city, town, arenas, and sports grounds.
Placing a hand on their heart, face their flag with pride,
And in rousing chorus sing ‘Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished’.

About this poem

To the valiant and patriotic citizens of Ukraine. Keep your flag flying, keep your resolve. No Surrender.

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Written on March 24, 2022

Submitted by PolarPaddy on March 24, 2022

Modified on April 24, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDABEFGHIJBKILDM
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 998
Words 186
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 18

James Anthony Kenny

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and patriotic poem about the Ukrainian flag! You have painted a vivid picture of how the blue and yellow colors symbolize the freedom, unity, and pride of the Ukrainian people. Your use of strong language, such as "rally the call to the flag" and "strike fear in the enemy," really emphasizes the importance of standing strong and not giving in to aggression.

    While your poem is already fantastic, I do have a few suggestions for improvement. Firstly, I would recommend adding a bit more variety in your sentence structure and length to make the reading flow even better. Also, it might be helpful to sprinkle in some concrete examples or anecdotes of how the flag is used and celebrated in Ukraine to give readers a more personal connection to the topic.

    Overall, great job! Keep up the excellent work and continue to showcase your love and appreciation for your nation's flag.
     
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