Life is like a chess game... by velina

Life is like a chess game...

"...Every decision, just like every move, has its consequences. Therefore, decide wisely."

I've just been crushed since morning.

I was hoping for a spring without covid, without stress and worries. And in the morning, the first thing I saw on the news were pictures of frightened civilians crowding the subway hiding from the bombing. Bombing in Europe in the 21st century! I am terrified, sad and angry.
Terrified because the war is terrible. Because no one wins the war, everyone always loses. And ordinary people lose the most. Sad because the consequences for all of us will be severe. It was as if two years of pandemics were not enough for us. And hopefully these are only economic consequences, this will be the lesser evil. And I'm angry. Because humanity does not learn its lessons and repeats the same mistakes.

Prayers for Ukraine! Prayers for peace!
Well said Velina. a nice shot of your chess board too.
February 24th, 2022  
very creative velina
February 24th, 2022  
Nice shot - and yes good reflection, it is often the ordinary people that hurt the most.
February 25th, 2022  
nice DOF
February 25th, 2022  
Very well said and I couldn't agree more. So very sad that we can't learn to live with the understanding that we are more alike than different. There are no winners in war, only pain and destruction. We can't let the evil of a few, overtake the goodness of the masses.
February 25th, 2022  
Totally agree. Nice choice of dof too
February 25th, 2022  
yes, I have several friends in the Ukraine, and someone I support was born there and all her family are there, so I can't imagine how helpless she feels. I am just constantly facebook stalking my friends there as they keep us updated - they do not own cars so cannot escape Kyiv with their elderly 😞
February 25th, 2022  
@koalagardens
I hope they'll stay strong and safe!

@mccarth1
Well said, I think ordinary people do understand it, but the evil few are stronger when given the power. In this particular case a man with sick ambitions wants to be remembered in world history.
February 25th, 2022  
I loved reading your narrative Velina and feel exactly the same way! It is absolutely horrific what is going on. I too am praying for Ukraine.
Lovely shot and dof.
February 25th, 2022  
Great perspective with this photo. Sadly the perspective of humans and going to war is sadly inevitable. It's in our DNA to destroy just as much as wanting to create I'm afraid. I went to many places around the world with the Army, and witnessed first hand the blight which we humans create. Very sad really :(
February 25th, 2022  
You've said it all Velina. Excellent shot.
February 25th, 2022  
I'm crushed too. I couldn't find a place for myself. Unfortunately, man is a mistake in the way of evolution. I don't think we understand what life is all about as a species. Even those who consider themselves a chess horse are, in the end, pawns.
February 25th, 2022  
Perfect picture that says it all. A very one sided looking battle. Fav
February 25th, 2022  
Super shot Fav
February 25th, 2022  
Great shot. It is troubling times right now and so disturbing.
February 25th, 2022  
Fantastic focus and POV.
February 25th, 2022  
@haskar
Very well said, I totally agree.
February 25th, 2022  
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