Book *Our Military Service and Reflections on the Eternal* | Maksym Yemets

“Our Military Cause and Reflections on the Eternal” is a landmark poetry collection by Maksym Yemets (“Yenot”), a lieutenant colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and senior officer of a special operations unit of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. This is not simply contemporary Ukrainian poetry — it is the voice of a generation of those defending Ukraine, an honest chronicle of the war from within, and a diary of personal experiences that become shared by everyone who has gone through pain, loss, hope, and love during these years.

Every page of this book is a sincere confession from the front, deeply personal, yet at the same time — universal. Maksym Yemets’s poems combine autobiographical motifs, memories of fellow soldiers, the voices of the fallen and the living, the tenderness of love, and reflections on humanity even amid the roar of war. The author does not shy away from difficult and painful subjects: the pain of loss, the inner search for strength to continue standing up for what is one’s own, amidst death, memories, and life that continues alongside the war. Yet running through every line is the desire to remain human, even when everyday reality pushes one to the limits of possibility.

The collection “Our Military Cause and Reflections on the Eternal” is a unique work that has already become an important part of contemporary Ukrainian literature. It is both a testimony to our time and an inspiration for everyone searching for meaning amid chaos, as well as a source of comfort for those who understand the value of peace and love during wartime. The book will provide powerful support for military personnel, volunteers, fellow soldiers, and everyone who cares about the fate of the country: here, every reader will find a personal response in their heart.

The edition comes in a hardcover, which adds solidity to the collection and ensures long-term preservation even in field conditions or in a dugout. The book will make a meaningful gift, a memorial keepsake, or a worthy addition to the personal library of a patriot, commander, soldier, or member of their family.