Thought
Humbly pause with bowed head
On history’s shame of tortured dead
That not a tear did their guards shed.
As millions to their slaughter led
No vermin pest was treated thus,
Nor single voice raised in protest,
Herded on cattle trains enlists,
Jews, Poles, opponents, socialists
A million and a half kids in rags
With branded symbols number tags.
Still stench of burning flesh hangs
Hopeless tears in separation pangs
What shame! What shame for all time
That hard hearts commit cold crime
Have we ceased to hate and burn?
Each must answer on their own.
Were lessons learned from holocaust?
Collective memory counted cost?
When we forgot our family
Is the wholeness of humanity?
Perfect image of God and likeness
Makes every living being priceless.
Forgive ourselves and in others trust,
But those suffering, remember we must.
Prayer
O Lord for suffering beings we pray. May they learn to find their solace in Thee. May they find peace and comfort in Thy unending love.
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