Holocaust

Soundless cries in vain Eyes wide open in anguish Stunned in unbelief No birds' songs at the trench After the shots only silence For Abe Lopez' "Leather Voices" contest

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Kim Hilliker

Date: 5/15/2010 4:31:00 PM

Powerful Tanka Gert. Thanks for sharing.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2010 10:27:00 AM

This one is a very feeling tanks, Gert. I like it much better than the one above it. It puts the emotions to the story. You know a lot about history and about Spain too. LUv,andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/9/2010 7:46:00 AM

Powerful and poignant write Gert and good luck in Abe's contest.. so many touching memories to this theme... appreciate your very sweet comments on my poetry and my entry is Mayhem in May ... have a Happy Mother's Day..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/9/2010 5:33:00 AM

With such a brilliant write, and many other i have read, it is an honor to have someone with your talent reading my sometimes nonsense poetry. Good luck in the contest, I will now be dding you to my favorite. If you are not already on there,..p.d.once again

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/9/2010 5:29:00 AM

this is sad Gert! a well done Tanka on a subject that still haunts many. I am sorry but i can see this tanka image very well. It is so sad all the cries. leaving every one in silent. After being murdered in cold blood. For being who they are, well done once again. Gert you just took my high spirit away with the read. I can see this in a lot of movies, that brings your tanka to life. Making the image sad, Do not worry it is not suppose to be a happy poem, Pinned pointed to the fullest,..p.d

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/9/2010 5:10:00 AM

Great write that should do well in the contest...Good luck...Sadness replayed in our minds...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 5/8/2010 5:49:00 PM

very sad, have you seen the movie, the boy in the stripped pajamas? It was so sad.

Skat A

Date: 5/8/2010 5:05:00 PM

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FORM. I DO HOWEVER AM ENJOYING THE WORDS, EVEN IF IT MEANS HUNTING. or May be I can not see it clearly, good luck in the contest,,Irma

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/8/2010 4:10:00 PM

The reader can see, hear and feel the tragedy through your words, Gert. Best wishes for the contest. Love, Carolyn