They, died a million deaths, these
hidden ones; Shoes and teeth
were all that remained;
Babies, clung to their mothers
for the final indignity of communal
deaths.
The proud, silent, nation wept;
Rivers of tears, at the atrocities
of evil genocide, denied by
the world; mass graves the only
proof.
Later, awareness crept into
visibility, by letters, smuggled out of camps
by friendly gaolers;
Scraps of sorrow, rises as dust, to
awaiting arms of peace......
Least we forget...........
Author notes
commented on "Dove"
Written October 20th, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- Holocaust Remembrance by Black-Moon.
300 points, ended May 21, 2005, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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powerful
it definitely brings Hitler's repression of the jews back into perspective, and reminds us all of the power of any one single persons deranged opinions combined with a bloodthirsty army willing to defend this belief.
very strong provocative. keep it up.
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Many thanks Sean for your kind remarks
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Haunting use of pictures to accompany your text, they bring the poem alive.
BEST REGARDS
SEAN KINSELLA -
Thank you Georges..I agree wholeheartedly. Sadly these things did and do happen. Many thanks for your encouragement
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Excellent
We should never forget this horrible crime against man and against God. One of the worst sins ever. Excellent poem that carries well, these sentiments.
Georges. -
Thank you
I have read and commented on your poem "Dove"
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This is quite powerful and moving. My favourite line is the last one. We should never forget.
However, I made it quite clear in the rules that you were to comment on one of my poems. Work on that. And comment on one of the other poems once another is entered.
Love, Black-Moon -
It is my privilege
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This is very good...a sad and powerful poem that does an excellent job describing the horror of the Holocaust. I especially like the first stanza. A well written poem. Thank you for entering my contest and good luck.
-Emily
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Thank you Georges
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Applause
This is a song of a poem for the dead jews that underwent the final humiliation and the addition to the final tally in the final solution.
This poem is well worthy of applause!!!!
Georges. -
Many thanks for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated
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Thank you, your words are very much appreciated
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This was well written. You did an excellent job of painting a picture here, that is a very difficult thing to do. You were able to capture so much in such a short poem...that's also a difficult thing to do. You are very talented. Good Luck in the contest!
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I loved it
This piece of work you have done here is really great, I love this poem so much and please don't ever stop writing no matter what. May the Lord always and forever be within your heart... -
Thank you
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this is a very strong and powerful poem, at least that's what i felt as i read it.
lest any of us ever forget... if we do then God help us.
the form you used added to the poem's power and sorrow. your words were well chosen also.
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I appreciate your kind words
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Many thanks
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The proud, silent, nation wept;
This line touched me...the greatest crime against humanity is to take away self-worth. I really really liked that line...so many words in hose five...nice -
so sad..strong message. Keep it up!
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Thank you I am glad you enjoyed the words
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Thank you I dont find it hard to write tributes to people who suffered such terrible crimes most of their lives. It does so sadden me when people forget.....
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yes....least we forget... and I am one who will never forget...
thank God we have the ability to vote who we NEED in office...
awesome ..you are on a roll!
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