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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

Date: 5/6/2021 10:55:00 PM

Gary great write, emotions are sad and deep. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Gary Smith
Date: 5/7/2021 1:44:00 AM

Thank you Eve. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/6/2021 6:47:00 AM

- Back with a congratulations, well deserved Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith
Date: 5/6/2021 6:55:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Juliet Ligon

Date: 5/5/2021 2:41:00 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
Date: 5/5/2021 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Juliet. :)

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/5/2021 8:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in my contest ...Kind wishes, Kai

Gary Smith
Date: 5/5/2021 10:09:00 AM

Thank you Kai. :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/10/2021 1:09:00 PM

Real moving piece Gary, so sad knowing what we know of the horrors of that terrible place, Take care, Gordon

Gary Smith
Date: 4/10/2021 2:07:00 PM

Thank you Gordon.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/10/2021 10:35:00 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
Date: 4/10/2021 10:59:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. :)