Holocaust

My head hurts, my chest pounds
The men with guns all around
They frighten me, standing tall
I watch them, as they line us on a wall
One by one my heart clenches
As I see my people fall
And I know that I am next
Now the people watch, and their hearts clench
As I fall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Yuhas Avatar
March 24, 2016 at 6:51 PM
A great write, a great tribute. Thanks for sharing.
Kelley Avatar
March 24, 2016 at 7:54 PM
Thank you so much for reading and for the compliment! Xx
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