No doubt, prose and verses will be written about events in Ukraine. Some of them will be translated to English (especially those, that fall in line with the Western media's viewpoint). Quite possibly, you'll come across those works. But, while reading them, remember - Donetsk and Luhansk were there first, by many years
Here's a translation from Russian of a poem by Dmitry Tribushny. He was born on April 3, 1975 in Donetsk. He graduated from the Philological Faculty of Donetsk National University. Later, he finished Odessa Theological Seminary. He's a clergyman. Dmitry has written several books of poetry: "Under A Different Rain" (2004), "Provincial Poems" (2010), "White Book" (2010), "Handmade Clouds" (2013). Also, he is the editor of the Donetsk diocesan magazine. Dmitry lives in Donetsk
Ring on, Donbass the Promised,
To the highest heights.
Prophets talked of manna -
But, snow arrived.
Hold fast, innocent city,
Where every frame
Was tested by "Grads' " rocket-spitting,
Christened by flame.
The Gates have angels for an hour
Wide open pushed.
Blaze on, Donetsk eternal -
My Burning Bush.
(November, 2014)
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