Jew be?… or not Jew be… (poem) by Peter J. Oszmann on AuthorsDen

Jew be?… or not Jew be…
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Not to see, not to hear, Not to feel, not to fear, Not to taste, not to touch, Not to grip, not to clutch, Not to hope, not to dream, Not to shout, not to scream, Not to run, not to fly, Not to weep, not to cry, Not to laugh, not to smile… ...Just to stop for a while… Not to rest, not to flee, Yes maybe, no maybe… To be Jew isn’t much fun, Against head loaded gun… How to feel?… You tell me!… …Jew be?… or not Jew be?… © P. J. Oszmann (2000) (Translated and reworked from one of my uncompleted Hungarian originals of 1951, © Illustration created in Photoshop (2004) Postscript: This verse was intended to be in the Preface to my Published autobiographical novel: Jew Be or Not Jew Be. I can’t remember why, at the final editing I decided to omit the piece.) Perhaps next time… in a second edition?...

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on November 2, 2008

You are doing an important work, Peter, when you share the souls of Jews during those horrible years. Thank you.
Connie

Reviewed by Glenda Bixler

Reviewed on September 22, 2008

Comment: Perhaps you left it out because at the time you published your book, there was no longer an issue...I would hope that was part of the reason for omission.

God Bless,

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on September 21, 2008

Peter,

Excellent write of the struggle many Jewish people go through, continue to go through. Worse than Gentiles, that's for sure. And I think I have it rough...not even CLOSE. Well done, my friend.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Hello Peter! I think your poem illustrates why so many Jewish people have turned to atheism. It is sad, but when one is hunted down for their religion, you have to ask: What is the purpose of Judaism?

I hope all is well and I'd like to wish you L'Shanah Tovah.

~ Sara

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

G-d's chosen people have suffered much. Great poem, I wish you all the best on your book.

Janet xoxoxo

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Thought-provoking, Peter. Your verses make the reader pause for reflection. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Keith Rowley

Runs through my head like a train headed ever deeper into hell.
Compelling.

Keith

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Be proud of your heritage, Peter; never be ashamed of it! Very well penned; bravo!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :)