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May 26, 2013
By GreekGoddess BRONZE, Andover, Connecticut
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GreekGoddess BRONZE, Andover, Connecticut
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"The unprepared rebel dies in the fire."<br /> ~unknown

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The calloused soles
Barren and cold along my skin
A tremble
A fear
An echo vibrates through me
Confused I strain out
Reaching for an explanation
I wish I hadn't gotten one
First came the still warm knees
Then the length of leg
Followed closely by the torso
Finally the head
All the warmth seeps into me
Leaving only cold
A body enclosed by the limp arms
Squirms uncomprehending
A final puff of air escapes the lips
I wish I could have stopped it
I wish the feet were still warm
But what could I do?
For I am nothing but the ground

© Jack B., Central City, KY

The author's comments:
This was written in response to a picture from the holocaust. The picture was of a German solider pointing a gun at a person who had their back turned, holding/protecting a child in their arms.
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Consalvator BRONZE said...
on Jun. 8 2015 at 7:36 pm
Consalvator BRONZE, South Jordan, Utah
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Wow. Beautiful ending. This was a very intriguing poem. It feels very thoughtful.
Kestrel135 PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 16 2014 at 11:35 am
Kestrel135 PLATINUM, Waterford, Connecticut
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The relation to the image from the halocaust was well displayed in this piece. However, you were able to tie more into this than what the image showed; it was thought provoking and an intruiging work. It was fluent in rhythm, and I thought the title was well chosen for this piece. Well done! 
Shards_of_my_soul GOLD said...
on Sep. 26 2013 at 5:53 am
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it's really a heart touching and thought provoking poem.....must be some hell living in the time of holocaust....
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Wow, this is really deep. Thank you for bringing some light to such a horrific tragedy from the p.o.v. of someone that didn't survive. (Thank's for participating in my one word story.)
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Wow this is beautiful my friend, It's well constructed and flows like satin! (Ps~ this is Alex. :3 )
GreekGoddess BRONZE said...
on Jun. 8 2013 at 11:36 am
GreekGoddess BRONZE, Andover, Connecticut
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Thanks! :)   
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 7 2013 at 9:16 pm
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It's really good, good job Greek! :D ~ Free ;)(: