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memorial day
by Debby J Rosenberg
Monday, May 25, 2009
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I met her character today

so deep into the shadows

 

her pain was an agony

no one should have lived through

 

remembering her tortures

she keeps silent

 

she runs her fingers

across her scars

private only to her

and those that inflicted them

 

she was a war victim

enslaved by more than she could count

 

she prayed for escape

and for her freedom

 

now, she unrecognizes herself

and sequesters what is left

 

the anguish of her sorrow

can not see past the shame
nor time's forgiving grace

 

 

  

 




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Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 5/31/2009
Powerful and a look at that which many do not realize or see..Well said !.....M
Reviewed by jude forese 5/26/2009
a unique and riveting memorial poem ...
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 5/26/2009
Very touching and heartwrenching at how much one must endure....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 5/26/2009
"now, she unrecognises herself"... I love the way you give us such a fresh and original verb here, Debby. This is fabulous writing that describes a myriad of actions and emotions together in one melting pot. A deeply grieving and grievous situation shared by many who live their life actually and metaphorically in shadows. xx
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 5/26/2009
Oh, Debby - this is powerfully penned sadness - my Uncle Duke (deceased now, Daddy's brother) was a survivor of Bataan. He was 6'2" tall, about 180 pounds when he went in service - when he was liberated three and a half years later, he weighed 82 pounds. He'd never talk about it - he kept his scars, both external and internal, hidden until the day he died - thank you for honoring those who suffered at the hand of the enemy. And they call us beasts. :(

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. *tears*
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 5/26/2009
Some continue to be inside prisoners of themselves.
Agonizing poem talking of an agonizing soul.

Georg

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan 5/26/2009
i love the depth of feeling here-well written.
Reviewed by Felix Perry 5/26/2009
You truly put us into the head of your character and made us feel the scars of pain so long impeded into her body and soul. This is one that is definately publishable and I think it would also serve as a reminder to all that soldiers are not the only victims of war...

Fee
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 5/26/2009
Beautifully written poem,excellent work,take care

EDWIN


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