Holocaust's Nameless Victims

Bright yellow badges proclaimed their faith
Paraded like nameless cattle
Counted and cooped as poultry
Numb and gelid they lay
Only thing alive
Was A desire
For a smooth
Kiss of
Death

Written On:04/24/2017
Contest:'Form N' by Broken Wings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Neumann Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Ouch that hurts. But it needs to hurt. We must not forget.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Sara this poem is too sad, it brought tears into my eyes.
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2017 at 4:24 PM
WOW< Sara, this is amazing. Maybe my favorite nonet of all I have ever seen. I just love this. FAVE
Callus Avatar
May 6, 2017 at 7:46 AM
Hi Sara...you have described the victims of this unforgettable historic stage with touching and emotional words. Congratulations on placing high. Regards // paul
La France Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Sara congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Nonet
Krampe Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 8:33 AM
Powerful poem on a difficult subject - well done. Congrats, Sara!
Allison Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 6:36 PM
Powerfully penned Sara I feel quite choked reading your sad poem on the Holocaust:-( hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Powerful write Sara...Congrats on your win
Deo Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Congrats Sara. Deo
Y. Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 3:24 PM
Hi Sara, What a well written and powerful write. The "holocaust" was a bad chapter in our history. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
Haight Avatar
May 4, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Very powerfully written, Sara. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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April 24, 2017 at 11:51 AM
Hauntingly well written. Good luck in the contest xomo
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