Jewel of Ukraine: Heliodor A gift from Helio, you radiate sun god rays from the solar plexus of a country invaded by parasites. Your light olive-green nature crystallizes clarity of purpose for a people fighting to keep precious freedom alive. Sunshine stone talisman of determination folk remedy for infections antidote to darkness, you are a gem found only in coarse-grained rock and celestial benevolence. Karen Pierce Gonzalez
A #USA & #Ukraine minerals 'deal' was just announced. Luckily this #EasternEuropeanJewel isn't on the 'critical' minerals & natural resources list. May this remain so. #PoemsAbout #Green #Folklore #KeepCreative #PoetsofBlueSky #Comment/Repost 🙏 @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social