This was a tough one to lose. The window for this was very short as it turned out. And it got hung up because the one place I really wanted to submit it to was undecided on an earlier submission and they refuse to look at new submissions until they pass on the previous. And I'm still waiting for a response to that one. Thanks, Mac. So, just think back to the glorious rebellion that just a few weeks ago looked to overthrow Russia...
Russian Civil War Letters
My Dearest Svetlana,
We are adjusting our battle plans today. Lest I should not be able to write again, I feel impelled to send a few lines that may fall under your eye when I shall be no more.
I never intended to be parted from you this long but apparently the whole idea of conquering Ukraine in 3 days was a fool’s dream. The fight has been long and hard and each day we worry it may be our last.
Then yesterday, our leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, launched the long awaited attack on Moscow. He is recalling our forces from Ukraine to join him and that’s where we are now headed.
I have had misgivings about our mission in Ukraine, as we discovered there are few Nazis here to defeat. Now Priqozhin is saying that there were never any and it is encumbered upon us to stop this farce and the military leaders who kept it going. It is disheartening to learn our mission has been pointless. Fortunately, we are able to engage in raping and pillaging, which lessened the blow.
We were prepared to face a stiff defense of the Russian military, but troops seem to be urging us forward. If this continues, I may be able to deliver you this letter in person!
Know that even in these uncivil times, my thoughts of you remain strong and constant.
All my Love,
Boris
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My Dearest Svetlana,
The people seem to be rallying to our side! Troops join our march. The citizenry cheer us as we drive through their towns and villages. Our pace is swift, but we are able to stop to rape and pillage occasionally.
Prigozhin is promising us a new tomorrow, saying Putin will be swept into the dustbin of history and that he shall lead all Russians to a glorious future. I pray he is right.
Just a heads up, my darling Svetlana; remove and destroy any photos/pictures/posters you have of Putin. It may make the transition go easier.
Until we met again, you have all my love,
Boris
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My Dearest Svetlana,
The war is over. A ceasefire has been invoked. Also, I have to move to Belarus. It seems Prigozhin may have over-estimated the distain the other leaders of Russia have for Putin. Or Putin made a deal with him and has left us hung out to dry.
The memories of the blissful moments I have spent with you come creeping over me, and I’m starting to think I’ve been a sap all along. When hostilities arise between warlords one shouldn’t choose sides, but simply get out of harm’s way. And, hopefully, that’s what Belarus will be, my escape from harm’s way. I hope this is the case. And that they have women to rape and towns to pillage.
The authorities have moved us into a glorious, tall apartment building in which I can easily envision living the rest of my days. I will send for you as quickly as possible, my dearest Svetlana. I must end this missive now as the window repair men have arrived to show me how to adjust my windows.
All my love,
Boris
