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Why ----------- I

Why? Ended World War Two L I B E R A T E D From Dachau Asking Just One Question Millions Died Why Not I? I, God Plucked From Millions TO S A N C T I F Y The Ineffable His Name Above Theirs Below That's Why I!

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Peter W Iversen

Date: 11/21/2021 10:13:00 PM

Powerful pen Gershon. Keep at it. Peter

Brian Sambourne

Date: 11/21/2021 9:38:00 PM

Such a thought provoking, powerful write! In 2008, I visited Auschwitz with many history students. I shall never forget that earth moving visit. Thank you for this always necessary reminder of tragic loss + brutal inhumanity. Best wishes, Brian

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/27/2020 11:24:00 AM

Wow! Look at how many have viewed this one too!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/27/2020 2:30:00 PM

Well, over time I sometimes manage to attract more than close friends and immediate relatives! LOL. Thanks, Caren! :) gw

Ann Foster

Date: 12/17/2019 2:44:00 PM

Lovely... Ann

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/17/2019 5:55:00 PM

An oldie, but a goodie. Thanks for reminding me of it, Ann. Peace, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2019 4:14:00 PM

a very creative way to answer that question, Gershon. I somehow landed way back on this one and I am glad I did

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/10/2019 4:20:00 PM

Yes, very interesting how this happened. Just one question, Andrea: "Why?!" ~ Smiles, Gershon

Robertina B.

Date: 4/18/2018 11:03:00 PM

Awesome writing Gershon!! So nicely put together.. A pleasure to read!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/19/2018 9:46:00 AM

Thank you for visiting my site, and for your kind words about the poem. (Although I was born after Hitler died, much of my family perished in the gas chambers, and I do feel 'plucked by God' from the fire to sanctify His Name on their behalf). Best wishes always, gw

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/15/2018 1:47:00 PM

"I, why?" the world's shortest poem - I believe you have answered, and quite well!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/15/2018 3:24:00 PM

Sure hope I've answered up the 'Why?' Thanks for reviewing this one, Michelle. Always appreciated, gw

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/15/2018 8:02:00 AM

Kapow! POTENT INK <3

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/15/2018 9:51:00 AM

A Kaboom of a comment, Maureen. Much appreciated. :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/15/2018 1:11:00 AM

Powerful poem and what fabulous form, Gershon. Superbly done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/15/2018 9:51:00 AM

Thank you, Line. I am pretty pleased at how this one turned out, esp. since it came to me Friday night, and I had to keep it in my memory til 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. (I don't do any creative labor of any type on the Sabbath). It worked out quite well for all that, methinks. Thank you for your kind words. :) gw