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After Visitng Yad Vashem

One of the most evil periods in human history is vividly portrayed here The proud hopes of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment gone up in smoke like the murdered millions Photos of cruelty and pain cause me to reflect on the nature of man ponder what will become of the travelers on our hollow globe Words fail to tell us of the magnitude of these murders The horror and pain have faded with the years Light falling on the snow in Jerusalem creates patterns in which those with deep souls can forsee a better future As the days and nights continue to pass by Perhaps one day we will all understand We must try or perish Evil must be remembered

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 6/24/2016 6:25:00 PM
Again I am impressed by the ending to this one. (I can see down here that I last saw it in 2013! how time flies!) Excellent entry for the contest.
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Date: 12/25/2013 11:05:00 PM
this is REALLY good. and I love how you got the snow of Jerusalem into the ending!! wow!
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Date: 12/24/2013 6:06:00 PM
Humanity has accumulated wisdom to last million of years BUT unfortunately doesn't use it, instead it prefers to still learn from its endless mistakes! Hope Man to wake up before it is too late! Merry Christmas my dear Matthew!
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Date: 12/24/2013 4:38:00 PM
a wonderfully written reflection on something i don't think we'll ever understand...
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Date: 12/24/2013 4:28:00 PM
This is an interesting work..Great that you got to visit Israel..A strong country though small in size..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your comments were uplifting..Soup Mail soon..Sara
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Date: 12/24/2013 2:48:00 PM
Hello Matt, always looking forward in hearing from you... , Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTAMS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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