Sneha Rv Poet Clerihew

Miep Gies - the Unsung Hero

A very loyal woman was Miep Jan Gies,
Brave, caring, and really very wise -
She was confident and daring - On her some lives depended
Now, following her story, so many minds have mended.

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Considering the worsening situation for the Jews, the Franks decided to go into hiding in the secret annex of their office building. Miep gladly agreed to be a helper, bringing them food that she would gather from different grocers with ration cards. 

She and her co-workers were able to keep the family hidden for over two years, but eventually they were betrayed. The annex was raided by the Nazis on August 4, 1944, and the occupants were sent to concentration camps. Miep found Anne Frank's diary and put it away for the family's return.

She was a great source of hope and motivation for the Franks; they couldn’t have lasted long without Miep’s help.

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Nandita Das June 8, 2015 at 1:02 PM Awesome. Anne Frank is so inspiring that I don't remember anyone else, others behind the scene, out of focus, equally inspiring people. Great Clerihew.

Nette Onclaud June 6, 2015 at 5:49 AM very inspiring, sneha.. i didn;t know this though i am an anne frank fan... truly fine.. huggs Sneha Rv June 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM Thank you so much, dear Nette!! I wrote the Anne Frank poem and this together.. They both are amazing!! :D :D Sneha Rv June 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM The people, I meant!! :D :D

Paul Callus June 6, 2015 at 4:15 AM Well done, Sneha! I like your Clerihew and your motivation to learn and write is evident. I can tell that literature is in your blood! // paul Sneha Rv June 6, 2015 at 10:08 AM Thanks a lot for your lovely comment!! I wrote this and the Anne Frank one together!! They both were amazing people.. :D :D

Skat A June 3, 2015 at 9:43 PM You are a very good writer Sneha Rv June 4, 2015 at 5:28 AM Oh!! Thank you so much!! :D :D

Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2015 at 5:28 PM I saw the movie about her and she was such a model of integrity and bravery for us all. GREAT topic for clerihew. Sneha Rv June 4, 2015 at 5:27 AM Thanks a lot, dear Andrea!! She lived to be 100!! :D :D

Jan Allison June 3, 2015 at 10:56 AM Fabulous write Sneha - thee family could never have survived as long without the help of this incredibly brave woman - another fabulous clerihew:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 Sneha Rv June 4, 2015 at 5:22 AM Yes, they couldn't!! Thank you so much, dear Jan!! :D :D