Sink the Moskva, with apologies to the Bismark, by Dean Weingarten

Image from wikipedia

 

… In April of Twenty -twenty- two the war was underway
The Russians had the biggest ship, it had the biggest say
The Moskva was the biggest ship that sailed the Black Sea
On her masts were air defense, to Crimea was the key.

 

… We'll find the Russian cruiser that's makin' such a mess
We gotta sink the Moskva cause Ukraine depends on this
Launch the T2 Bayraktar boys and turn the Neptunes on
When we find the Moskva we gotta blast her down.

 

… For seven  long and weary weeks the pattern became plain

 Zelensky told Odessa, take a chance with Neptune's name
"Cause taking out the Moskva, to Donbas is the key
We gotta sink the Moskva to the bottom of the sea"

 

… We'll find the Russian cruiser that's makin' such a mess
We gotta sink the Moskva cause Ukraine depends on this
Launch the T2 Bayraktar boys and turn the Neptunes on
When we find the Moskva we gotta blast her down.

 

The storm was raging in the sea, the time was heaven sent

The T2's were in the air, a diversion with ill intent

The Neptunes launched with mighty roar, they flew low and fast

And for the mighty  Moskva, the hour could be her last.

… We'll find the Russian cruiser that's makin' such a mess
We gotta sink the Moskva cause Ukraine depends on this
Launch the T2 Bayraktar boys and turn the Neptunes on
When we find the Moskva we gotta blast her down.

 

Was Moskva's crew distracted? Was vodka the fatal key?

Was luck the only answer? Delayed maintenance at sea? 

Ukraine's gunners claim the fame; some blame Moskva's crew.

The Moskva's fate was sealed when onboard munitions blew.

 

… We'll find the Russian cruiser that's makin' such a mess
We gotta sink the Moskva cause Ukraine depends on this
Launch the T2 Bayraktar boys and turn the Neptunes on
When we find the Moskva we gotta blast her down.

 

In April of Twenty twenty two the horrid war goes on 

Sailors aboard the Moskva, don't float like a swan

We had to sink the Moskva, Ukraine depends on this.

She's at the bottom of the sea, Odessa didn't miss. 

 

 

By Dean Weingarten