The war

Henrietta

Mar 7, 2022

1 min read

While I’m wondering who I am, very dreadful and serious things are happening to millions of people in the Ukraine

its so difficult to imagine. Cities just like ours being bombed. People just like us having to run away from their lives, with nothing.

at the same time, I read about the amazing generosity of people in neighbouring countries. I’d like to think I can help, but I don’t know how.

I also think there are many people in Russia who don’t want this killing. I think of the Sting song with the words “The Russians love their children too”.

so do I feel even more selfish for pondering my life?

Of course I do

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