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Premiere Contest WinnerWhen Heaven and Earth Wept

In camps, they’d slaved and starved; cold nights, they’d slept - Each woman, man, and little girl and boy. Relentless horror had around them crept. In camps, they’d slaved and starved; cold nights, they’d slept Until one day, even the angels wept! For freedom’s win, the world cried tears of joy. In camps, they’d slaved and starved; cold nights, they’d slept - Each woman, man, and little girl and boy. For Seeker's My Take on the Holocaust Poetry Contest
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Gauthier Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 12:47 AM
Wow Andrea. I love how this haunting poem pivots around this poignant line "Until one day, even the angels wept!"
Breedt Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Hi Andrea, me again. You had Auswitch and those camps in mind when you wrote this brilliant poem.Ditto because i havent quite finished mine anout what the British did to 26000 women and children in SA. It is called Kitcheners Camps. Still a very emotive issue on the minds of many of my countrymen. Thanks for this one, you inspire me to get fired up some more
Waldrop Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 12:20 AM
Another poem directly from the heart. I understand why you want a trophy for this poem. It is a sad truth both in the past and in the present to this very day. You captured the essence good morning.
Johnson Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 7:47 PM
With the ongoing devastating things in our world today. It lifts our hearts when God intervenes and brings joy back into our lives. I pray for every woman, man, and little boy and girl to know joy, love and kindness in this world. Amen.
Thirtyseven Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 9:32 AM
Good winner. Harsh topic, horrid reality.
Mac Donald Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 1:59 PM
You have done justice to this poetical form in a most compassionately humane way. Congratulations winning this well deserved trophy! Best wishes to you, Mikki
Inman Avatar
May 23, 2016 at 12:34 PM
...and to Andrea Dietrich for "wonderful interpretation of theme" and "excellent use of form" I present to you the first place trophy, Yay, "clap," Yay, Yay, "clap, "clap" Told ya!
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 5:11 PM
Wow Andrea, now the first placement poems get a trophy icon! That is so cool. Back with congrats on your wonderful win! ; )
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 6:15 PM
gosh, I had no idea this one had a trophy icon. I had told you "medal" but I should have said trophy when I discussed this new thing with you at hotmail that Soup is doing. Gosh, it's so cool this one got a trophy!! I think it is only for premiere contests and no others.
Kendrick Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 1:18 PM
Reads like a winner..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Babcock Avatar
May 13, 2016 at 11:33 AM
Reminds me of war camps the the horrors that go on in them. Well written Andrea. love phyl
Hicks Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 12:23 PM
This gets me thinking of war camps like Auschwitz or Manzanar. "Even the angels wept" ... how poignant and sad. A moving poem, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 3:31 PM
you have great intuition. You were the only one to guess the EXACT thing that was on my mind as I wrote this. Yes, the concentration camps for mainly the jews.
Grahamburglar Avatar
May 11, 2016 at 1:31 PM
From personal experience, I think the triolet is one of the hardest forms to pull off well. You make it look so effortless, which I suppose is a mark of brilliance. It's no wonder this won the contest. Congrats, it was well-deserved. -G
Walker Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 8:54 AM
Powerful, emotional Triolet.
Callus Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 6:45 AM
The repetitive lines of a triolet can be so very effective when used wisely. This is emotionally powerful. Congratulations on placing first!! ~ paul
La France Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 1:59 AM
Congrats with your wonderful win and beautiful write
Kimathi Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 6:33 PM
Emotions can be felt in your piece, Andrea. Congrats for our first placement in the contest!! ;-)
Carmack Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 6:23 PM
Sad that our species can be this evil. Congrats on taking first place.
Grasso Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 3:39 PM
Congratulations on your first place win Andrea!! .... Fran
Haight Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 3:09 PM
Very powerful as written in this repetitive form, Andrea. Congratulations on your top win in this Premiere Contest. Hugs, Sandra
Daniel Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea:)
Raven Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 9:11 AM
Hi Andrea, dropping by with my congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. It had to be, the style and content of the poem had to be a winner. Your poems always sing Andrea, whether in sadness or joy. This write deserves another seven for sure. Hugs....Mike. XX
Roper Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations on your win! Such a meaningful poem your work is always well done . :-)
Smith Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Congratulations Andrea, great win...
Pennell  Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 7:50 AM
congrats makes me think of all the refugees caused by war !
Misra Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 3:27 AM
Wow, Andrea, this is one great poem! Congrats on your top spot. ~kc~
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