I did it because they told me to, she swore
With that blood upon the white dress she wore
But later, in confessional, she confessed to possession of
The sweetest seed of hate
The kind that rips at the heart and takes the breath away
So the moon stained itself deep red
In attempts to shadow out Hitler’s games
But the sun reflected, and burned rubies into our hearts
Forcing the world to bleed again
Twelve years later, in dread silence
A million souls exploded and found a way to die
For the sake of saving country, hearts, and lives
We did it because she swore to us, they told me
As they rotted from all they had hoped to be
And three days later, two thousand years ago
The dirt birthed a savior
Yet still we sell our souls
Author notes
know your history. Look it up if you have to. Hitler became a dictator, and twelve years later...
A contest entry
- Famous (and infamous) persons from history by LittleAnn.
600 points, ended July 4, 2007, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Horrifying History by redmarkonthewall.
900 points, ended November 21, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Good write, I enjoyed reading although it is about some of the most horrible things ever to happen to mankind. It is amazing how the influence of one person can alter the course of history, whether for good or for bad. In this case bad. THank you for your entry and the best of luck to you.
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ah, but this poem isn't about Hitler...look a bit deeper
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Wow. This is really good. But, you didn't put anything about the rules. I'm gonna have to dq you sorry
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Thank you for entering my contest. Your author notes are so true... and this poem is just great. I love the way you set this up and of course also the message this piece contains. The last stanza was a really interesting turn.
Good luck and keep on writinG!
Annie 
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