Yad Vashem

Shoes
Thousands of them
Old and shriveled up like prunes
Worn leather with no luster

Shoes
Walked in by men
Men of the past who died in a scream
One loud scream
One deafening sound
An echo felt from inside my soul

Chains and memoirs
Boxcars and stolen treasures
Today I leave this museum believing I am a Jew.

10-13-17
gwendolen song
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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October 18, 2017 at 9:04 AM
Potent pen, a potent experience thank you so much for sharing. Bless and happiness xomo
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