In the 9th century, much of modern-day Ukraine was populated by the Rus' people who formed the Kievan Rus'. Kievan Rus' included nearly all territory of modern Ukraine, Belarus, with larger part of it situated on the territory of modern Russia. During the 10th and 11th centuries, it became the largest and most powerful state in Europe. [ 3 ] In the following centuries, it laid the...
Easter Plum tree blossoms break free From deep purple leaves Floating On a breeze so still The skin thin petals are all it could carry. But it stops my breath, Which falls to my feet Cradled in the petals' pink palms. Easter morning, Under the only Sun I know, I am caught up and moved by the thought Of a simple plum tree Writing something Which seems so real to me In pink hieroglyphics On a...



