The Wall and the Fence
Young Germans on the wrong side of a wall.
Imagine, if you can, their awful dread!
Before that great monstrosity can fall,
young Germans on the wrong side of a wall,
knowing the cost of freedom is not small,
climb up that wall, but soldiers shoot them dead.
Young Germans on the wrong side of a wall.
Imagine, if you can, their awful dread.
A short time later, many miles away,
a barrier is safely being crossed.
Youngsters jump a tall fence, but it’s child’s play.
A short time later, many miles away,
no need to tremble or to think to pray,
these kids have no inkling of freedom’s cost.
A short time later, many miles away,
a barrier is safely being crossed.
3/21/2016 for the Pick a Theme Poetry Contest of craig cornish
Based on scenes from the movie: Bridge of Spies
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