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Peterscat (for Richard)
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Peterscat (for Richard) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Peterscat Peter’s cat had no tall fancy hat, no safe sanctuary, no fancy feline home. SHUSH! SHUSH! Peter, keep that cat quiet! Hear comes the ringing, Nazi bells are singing. It's time to ride the train. Hide, Peterscat, hide! Don’t take that train ride. Runaway, hide on a boat, ride the canal! Hide, Peterscat, hide! For you may have already used up 8 of your lives! Oh, if only Anne and Peter could have had a second chance. * |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
wham! damn Kacy... it hit me in the solar plexus....  The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I would dearly love just to touch that child's diary... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Mouschi...the cat's name. Thanks, ladies. In memory, of all the lives of that house. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
"Oh, if only Anne and Peter could have had a second chance." Or history was read twice, lived only once. A spartan write. Enjoyed |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wow. Not what I expected and truly took my breath away. Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Glad you enjoyed the spartan meow. RS Eric, thank you for reading! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just the cat's meow Kacy and a nice gesture to boot! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well, maybe, or maybe not such a good gesture. When I stood in front of Anne's house, I found myself shaking, remembering the reality of what had happened there. Near Auschwitz, I was nearly frozen with the memories. The holocaust museum in Israel was overwhelming. Shaking my head here, knowing all I could write about was the cat named Mouschi; for to attempt to write of what was done to these humans is outside the realm of my pen, at least for now. Thanks, Sharon You all warm my heart each time you read and reply. namaste, peaceful thoughts to all hoping everyone has safe and joyous holidays with those they love [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-17-2004 09:26 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I found your words all the more powerful because of their focus... excellent!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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