The 40s

The decade that left a mark in the history of universe vast Resounding cries surround of the world war and the cold war gross Men shipped across waters and women work to save their precious Hiroshima and Nagasaki destroyed for mere testing of nuclear bombs Several innocent lives lost to douse the undying need of nations Of the Holocaust words can’t describe, worse than hell the mass assault Writhing in chambers of gas they died, men, women and children not spared Gory years of unshed tears, which mankind wish will not recur It was a decade of discoveries, and advancement in knowledge great Penicillin a powerful cure and computers of essence here Transistors and holography, discoveries vast and new Superman was given birth, and mobile phones invented Such was the years of the forties old and dark truth does it behold A lingering pain in the memories stays not forgetting the findings new. © Nadiya (14 Feb '15)

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Robert Johnson

Date: 3/7/2015 12:53:00 PM

It's not much fun to dwell in the dark. You have reiterated a time in time that we need to never dwell again. It's sad that we have to remember so we don't forget.

Poesy Relish
Date: 3/11/2015 2:42:00 PM

Oh yes Robert... its a time we do not want to remember but still how can one forget the truth of what happened.

Suburban Lovechild

Date: 2/22/2015 10:04:00 PM

And to think America's superpower status truly came of age because of WW2, it took the brink of annihilation to spawn greatness. The 40s also gave us Jackie Robinson, who fought his own world war and managed to triumph. Great write, thanks formsharing.

Poesy Relish
Date: 2/23/2015 6:01:00 AM

Thank you for the read... it was a dark period in the world history...

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/15/2015 9:42:00 PM

Loved this, its from history that we must learn, or we are doomed to repeat

Poesy Relish
Date: 2/15/2015 10:38:00 PM

Wet have a lot to learn from history Arthur... nad

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/15/2015 9:26:00 PM

We must educate each generation about the holocaust. There is still evil in this world and men who are teaching that it never happened...an exceptional historic write, Nad...hugs, Rhonda

Poesy Relish
Date: 2/15/2015 10:34:00 PM

Thank you Rhonda... in the present world people have forgotten about the holocaust victims.. a sad affair.... lov n hugs,nad

Jack Ellison

Date: 2/15/2015 6:33:00 AM

I lived through the 40s... it was a scary time! Hope never ever to experience that again! A well written historical piece about an insane time in the history of the world! Well written my Nadiya friend! Love and hugs, Jack xxx

Poesy Relish
Date: 2/15/2015 7:34:00 AM

Thank you Jack.. this is juzt based on my knowledge from my lit. Major classes... i am no expert in writing about such dark times ... lov,nad!