Matthew Anish Poet Epitaph

Dark Memories

Today I was 
     thinking 
   about the martyred 
Yiddish poets
   Only know a few phrases 
of that language
    but I feel that poets shouldn't 
be shot 
POETS SHOULDN'T BE SHOT
     and if you ask me why 
    It is because they 
are the educators of 
     mankind's feelings
          The only ones 
who keep the 
     flame 
     burning 
when shadows cover the 
      minds and souls
                of the pouplace

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Sara Kendrick November 30, 2010 at 4:51 PM Good one..Glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2010 at 8:45 PM Thanks for explaining to me a little of this history. I knew many Russians were killed during Stalin's time, did not know about the 1950's! scary times they were. even here in the US with those ridiculous trials going on about socialism!

Joe Maverick November 20, 2010 at 1:01 PM very true words, matthew how can a person say anymore, thank you for the good wishes & the same to you on your holiday

Carolyn Devonshire November 20, 2010 at 6:20 AM Thank you for the Soup mail, Matthew. The killing of these poets was a travesty. Very, very sad. Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2010 at 11:45 PM gosh, they shot those poor guys, Matthew? WAs this in World War 2 time or another? Very interesting one from you. LUv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire November 19, 2010 at 8:37 PM Gee, Matthew, I haven't heard about these poets who were shot. When did this happen? I agree with you about poets being the ones who keep the flame burning. Intriguing poem -- tell us more. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 19, 2010 at 8:20 PM Where has this happened Matthew? very distressing to learn this can happen ... a brilliant piece of sympathetic poetry for the martyred peers ... thankxxx for sharing this piece tonight luv.. happy weekend ..

Poet Destroyer A November 19, 2010 at 7:48 PM beautiful and deep write Matthew,, enjoyed your write,,..p.d.