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Monument To Shame

A mountain of shoes as a monument To each and every innocent, Enslaved and starved, burned and killed, So evil's plan could be fulfilled. No grimmer stories were ever told By the Brothers Grimm in days of old. More horrifying than theirs could be, This shame for all of humanity. In the year of Nineteen Thirty Three, How could this evil have come to be? A country slaughtering its own Was not the sin of one man alone. When each person alive at the time has died, When every hot tear at last has dried, It is hoped this leather voice remains, To tell of what happens when Satan reigns. For Abe Lopez Contest

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Date: 5/16/2010 5:31:00 PM
great one!! you are on a roll!!
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Date: 5/12/2010 11:44:00 PM
An outstanding interpretation of the photo, Sue, and a "grim" reminder of the horrors endured during this terrible time. Wishing you success with this remarkable poem. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/11/2010 8:06:00 PM
Joyce this is specatacular ..good luck in Abe's contest.. your last line speaks volumes to the truth of it all.. wonderful expressions in every line.. appreciate your sweet comments and congrats.. I had trouble tonight too for a few hours ..went out ..cam back .. and seems like all is OK for the moment... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 5/11/2010 1:08:00 PM
A very moving write, I especially like the last line. Good luck in the contest. Caryl
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Date: 5/10/2010 9:05:00 PM
The last line says it all. Well done, Joyce! This one is is telling the dark story in history.
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Date: 5/10/2010 6:10:00 PM
Very strong and powerful write. Good luck
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Date: 5/10/2010 5:42:00 PM
The phrase.. leather voice..is a winner for sure. The whole last stanza is terrific. BG
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Date: 5/10/2010 4:39:00 PM
enjoyed the write, good luck on the contest
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