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Silencing the Witnesses

Together, facing the deathly moment alone

Their soles must be given to free their souls

  Silent witnesses of man's inhumanity to man

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Carolyn Devonshire

October 9, 2010 at 6:50 AM

This must have been for the "Auschwitz Shoes" contest, Daniel. Terrific sijo! Love, Carolyn

Skat A

May 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM

VERY MUCH ENJOYED THIS SILENCING WRITE

Carol Sunshine Brown

May 19, 2010 at 5:28 AM

It meant so much to me to read your poetry today Daniel. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope each day takes you to greater heights in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

May 19, 2010 at 5:12 AM

Great sijo, Daniel. That second line is especially powerful and the image of the shoes as a testament to man's inhumanity is well conveyed. Outstanding entry for the contest. Wish you much success! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

May 19, 2010 at 4:13 AM

Excellent write in this one...I will have to look up this form for I don't think that I have tried it...You have expressed thoughts about death that are so true...Keep the creative pen flowing....I don't know if this was in response to the pictures on here or just in response to the Holocaust but this one captures it all....Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara