I can’t believe one man decides my fate
choosing how it’s done
a moustache perfectly formed on his top lip
"I would have liked to rip it off
knowing he would suffer
even a second's slight pain
would have been worth it"
Standing straight, beaming smile
as if offering tickets
to the merry go round
I never saw anyone come off though
Dedicated sheep in uniform
I feel sick
fortunately stomach empty
there’s a lot to be said for my starvation today
It’s the badge they wear, I hate most
although the long black sleek polished boot’s
also intimidating
The sheep have no thought for life
although they don’t like fire themselves
their faces told me
they enjoyed the very vision of us though
I imagined for a second
what it would feel like if I pushed one in
I already know he will be odorless
“evil doesn’t smell”
where’s the fun in that?
My sister already taken
my heart now marble anyway
legs no longer have feeling
terror has paralyzed them
I’m so glad
paralysis being my only friend
I feel nothing
the pushing and shoving
doesn't scare me
I’m not scared
I promise, no point
the more I shiver
laughter from the sheep gets louder
I’m ready
let them throw me into the fire
I’ll be free from this hell
smell of burning hair
odor of sister’s skin being cooked
screams unforgettable
Even when I’m sleeping forever
I will hear them
I do hope someone finds my
drawing one day?
I left it in camp
It wouldn’t be hard to find
a drawing of my house
my sister and I
A swing in the garden
painted blue like the sky
I drew a bright yellow sun too
Oh, and not to forget
my darling pet dog
a beautiful border collie
I had to draw him in too
So at least I can die knowing
he will eventually catch those evil sheep
and their wolf.
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Author:
Teddy.15 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: it was I, who found this picture. In the Jewish Museum Prague. it was truly the saddest day of my life to see all the joyful art of the children waiting to go into the fire. it took me 10 years to then write my own poem. today it saddens me so deeply to be sharing it in this moment of darkness.
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"I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and they may see that they themselves are beasts."
Thank you ❤️
A sensitive write Teddy.
Yes, why these people going about with dead caterpillars on their upper lips?
Don't like beards much; like moustaches even less. I got my rug - my wig!
And he only had one thingy....... it's said. swoon! An aberration in more than one way.
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Did you know about his one thingy? swoon! Their sufferings will be now, for all the horrors they did.
This is about innocent children suffering that is all. I have no interest in any religion nor politics, as I have clearly stated in my notes.
Very sad indeed.
Isn't it just. Thank you. ❤️
Touching and sad. Deeply felt.
Thank you ❤️
At first I thought that you were referring to so many different episodes of slaughter, the war in Ukraine the war with Israel and Hamas countless others then it became clear. So many sad incidents in this world buried in the ashes of history. When will people learn to treat one another with "humanity" or maybe they do. A poignant metaphor Teddy.
Thank you dear sorenbarret. ❤️
Teddy, this must have been so hard for you to share. I applaud your bravery! THIS "I’m not scared, I promise, no point, the more I shiver laughter gets louder" gave me chills!! Holding a candle for you my lovely!!!
Hello dear Liz, this was written from the eyes of a child in the Holocaust. I was very humbled to be able to see the artwork of these children and although it took many years for me to write I did it for her and all the children who are all innocent in all wars. I am humbled that you know me well enough to say it was posted with courage because I am the last person who enjoys conflict on any level. I am a mother I hope all our children can have a childhood and a happy life without an issue of religion, colour and so on. Thank you I really appreciate that you really do see me, even when I'm grumpy 🤗 ❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Ah Teddy!!! I, like yourself, do not enjoy conflict. BUT, sometimes it's necessary. Being grumpy....even angry...it's completely acceptable; especially when it comes
to something like this. ❤️
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there is something about your writing of late that takes me to places I have never been before Teddy;
a darkness shared with friends.
thinking of you;
Thank you my dear Melvin. ❤️
Very emotive words Teddy.
Andy
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