Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Last Train To Auschwitz

Not for them a soothing rattle

No vistas through a window pane,

Just packed inside, human cattle

Forced aboard that final train.


Oblivion their destination

A one way trip, no coming back,

In the darkness realisation

Prisoners now, on deaths own track.


Mothers soothing children's fears

Knowing fathers play the game,

A slowing train, the last stop nears

Their journey ended, midst the flames.










Entry for
Last Train to Auschwitz Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann.
10/0412021

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Eve Roper May 6, 2021 at 10:55 PM Gary great write, emotions are sad and deep. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Gary Smith May 7, 2021 at 1:44 AM Thank you Eve. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 6, 2021 at 6:47 AM - Back with a congratulations, well deserved Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith May 6, 2021 at 6:55 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Juliet Ligon May 5, 2021 at 2:41 PM How horrific to realize that the rumors were true and as a parent trying to stay strong for the children. Your descriptions are powerful. Congratulations! Gary Smith May 5, 2021 at 2:51 PM Thank you Juliet. :)

Kai Michael Neumann May 5, 2021 at 8:11 AM Congratulations on your win in my contest ...Kind wishes, Kai Gary Smith May 5, 2021 at 10:09 AM Thank you Kai. :)

Gordon Mcconnell April 10, 2021 at 1:09 PM Real moving piece Gary, so sad knowing what we know of the horrors of that terrible place, Take care, Gordon Gary Smith April 10, 2021 at 2:07 PM Thank you Gordon.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2021 at 10:35 AM - Reminds me a lot of what I have written ... (I did not post it yet) ... a sad story ... that will never be forgotten :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :) Gary Smith April 10, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)