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for an old woman who used to live in 'Munchen' ... |
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Zyskandar A. Jaimot Member
since 2008-02-06
Posts 76FL-USA |
achtung achtung SCHIWE SIZN es verbotten! Throughout March When yellow stars of crocus Come and go Throughout the ‘gleichshaltung’ When Herr Goebbels distorted Stalingrad into victory Throughout the beginnings of 1943 When allied bombs Began to crumple buildings German women – Most “pure” Aryans – Marched to ‘polizei’ headquarters On the Rosenstrasse Demanding release of their spouses Jewish men – consigned to die By goose-stepping troopers ready to bring storm From Berlin’s railway station The trains continued to roll Whistles signaling a horrible premonition Or was it a recurring ‘nachtmare’ Images of snarling dogs Herding frightened prisoners Silently consigned to Riga, Osciem, Thereisenstadt, Across flowering fields Where yellow stars of crocus Come and shortly go Never realizing the dreaded Gestapo Efficiently snapped pictures And made meticulous notes about These purebred German women Carrying banners defying the invincible Reich Insisting on freedom for their husbands And the people of Berlin Hid their eyes and closed their minds While these women screamed and shouted For illusory justice Hoping to end Ongoing ‘konzentrationslager’ madness Hoping to end atrocity At least for their own ‘ehemanns’ And on a bright day When yellow stars of crocus briefly bloom Jail cells opened as train whistles wailed Or was it A child’s screaming in terror Which summons recurring dread As the recently released cry Thankful for another day Whispering Praying that those packed on trains Should be as lucky As they were now – ‘zugts afen mir’ Leaving for homes momentarily saved By love of those Aryan wives Only a few Observing the ritual ‘schiwe sizn’ – Sitting on low stools mourning Coming death Knowing They and their wives Would soon be permanently taken away From life As fleeting as the yellow stars of crocus. • {this is a true story of German women’s bravery on the Rosenstrasse during WWII} |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Zyskandar A. Jaimot, There you goes. Very good writing. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Such atrocities against humanity were ~ and continue to be in some parts of the world ~ a scourge on the face of humankind. This "true story of German women’s bravery on the Rosenstrasse during WWII" was exceptionally well-told and was a very emotional read. The strength and bravery of those women, is remarkable ~ and admirable. The repetition of "As fleeting as the yellow stars of crocus." was very effective. Love, Harmony, Peace, EA |
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Zyskandar A. Jaimot Member
since 2008-02-06
Posts 76FL-USA |
to bj + ea - much thanks for the read/comments yes this is 'one' of those incredible tales of WWII that seldom get told thanks again regards zaj |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, these stories we don't hear about need to be told and you did it very well. Ida |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Zaj They need to be told often, especially to the younger generation.....Lest THEY forget, Anne Frank came to mind as I read this moving powerful piece, well done Sir, I doff my cap to you. Regards John |
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Zyskandar A. Jaimot Member
since 2008-02-06
Posts 76FL-USA |
to mm + ej - much thanks for the read/comments glad u both thought this was of interest thanks again regards zaj |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
An interesting and well written piece...thanks for sharing...James |
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Zyskandar A. Jaimot Member
since 2008-02-06
Posts 76FL-USA |
to jm - much thanks for the read/comments glad u thought this was of interst regards zaj |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed the Poem Z ARCTIC WIND |
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Zyskandar A. Jaimot Member
since 2008-02-06
Posts 76FL-USA |
to aw - much thanks for the read glad u enjoyed the poem regards zaj |
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