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Poem - My Holocaust
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Poem - My Holocaust |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA 
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My Holocaust I stand before these silent walls Head bowed in abject shame And hold myself beneath contempt For my love’s fate I am to blame. Upon our arms a branded star Once bespoke of people, soon lost To the scourge of mass genocide And the onset of a holocaust. For was it long ago or yesterday We fled the clutches of tyranny Hunted we were like wild game Then caged in the “ghetto” of inequity. A loud knock upon the door Bred fear and terror in our heart; The day of reckoning was near at hand And soon we would have to part. Herded with countless suffering souls Bound for a place I knew not where Her words still haunt me as she left, “Dear, save yourself …take care.” I carried her words to the “camps” And found a way to thrive By sending those of my own kind To their deaths, so I could survive. “As you sow, so shall you reap” So goes the wise adage, For one day my love stood before me As I trembled in agonized rage. And she gazed at me with sunken eyes As if her will was all but gone, Then she urged gently, “It’s okay love, Lead me to my death … go on.” These walls stand in silent tribute To her tortured soul, long gone But alas! within my own mind My “Auschwitz” lingers on … and on. [This message has been edited by anwaarhassan (07-11-2003 09:47 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
To begin, I'd like to welcome you to Passions. This is a wonderful poetry site, with many different styles of writing to enjoy. I felt such a chill reading this. I lived on a kibbutz in Israel for a year, and worked side-by-side with a few survivors of the camps. Some of the stories I heard were similar to this, and they always made me cry. If this is your personal experience, I am so sorry. You had to make a survival decision that no one should ever have to make, and you've paid consequences. No one can judge you harshly for your decision, and hopefully, you haven't judge yourself either. I believe your loved ones understood. |
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Poe_Pot_Pie Member
since 2003-06-01
Posts 107Canada |
Welcome to passions! Yada yada yoda yoda Woka woka woka! Ding dang day!  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What an amazing write. I commend you for the strength of it. Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting! Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen? |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Sunshine & Midnitesun & Poe Thankyou for your comments and your wonderful welcome...I am going to enjoy being a part of this website and getting to know many friends. Sunshine... thankyou for the card...amazing and lovely...!! Anwaar [This message has been edited by anwaarhassan (07-09-2003 11:03 PM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
A chilling and emotional first write, but one that must be written so as to always be remembered. Welcome to Passions. This wonderful site is filled with remarkable writers and fantastically friendly and loving people. I believe you will be most happy here. Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
NewEnglandlazurlu, Thank you for reading my poem...yes it is something that should always be remembered. Though the above experience is not my own and I am not jewish, the holocaust is very much about man's inhumanity towards mankind...a tragic chapter in our history !!! Anwaar. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes Anwaar, you haven't written about a very painful part of history, and very, very well, too. You are a very talented poet and I think you're going to fit right in here at Passions amongst this wonderful "Family of Friends". Welcome to our home.  Hugs  Ethel....garysgirl |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Ethel, Thank you for the welcome and for taking the time to read my poem. Your comments are very inspiring and appreciated. Anwaar. |
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Jennis#1 Member
since 2003-07-08
Posts 112IL, Usa |
Wow.  This poem blew me away.It is a wonderful piece of work. It made me cry. It reminded me of the famous Annliese Marie Frank. keep on posting because I love to read and respond to more of your work. |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Hi Jennis, Thank you for your wonderful comments and for taking the time to read my poem. I have posted 3 other poems. Please feel free to comment. Any critique is always welcome... Anwaar. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
welcome. You'll meet a lot of interesting people. Some are kind, some romantic...some a little..dark. Your poem was great and gave me the full blown "shivers" When you meet a guy named Raph: stay away  If art is still inside, I feel it |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggsssssssss) Oh my gosh, do I ever know these excruciating trials, dearest friend, I have lived through years of exile like this, locked in loves yearning, and I always feel that time attacks me like mustard gas! (sad sigh) This is a powerful debut, sweet friend, I send many angel hugs your way! Welcome to Passions, sweet Anwaar, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your fabulous poetry, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiufl heart, sweet Anwaar, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh My..what an incredible piece. Welcome, hope you have fun here. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! Very chilling..very powerful first post! I look forward to seeing more of your work. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Wind and Sandra, Thank you for your comments...very much appreciated.... Noah, Thank you for the wonderful welcome...I already feel I belong to this wonderful family of friends...the welcome from you and everyone has been overwhelming...thank you. Anwaar |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
anwaarhassan Welcome to Passions. You have a written a powerful poem with a lesson we can all learn from. I hope you enjoy your time here. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very interesting...this reminded me of some of the films I have watched on this subject...James |
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