Thoughts and Reflections of the writer after a recent memorable visit to Anne Frank’s house in Amsterdam, Holland. Anne wrote a diary as a touching memorial and account of life while hiding during the Nazi occupation of Holland during WW II.
"...I will make love my greatest weapon and none on who I call can defend against its force....My love will melt all hearts liken to the sun whose rays soften the coldest day..."
(Og Mandino)
For 2 years a Hiding Place of secrecy for a young 13 year old girl, her family and friends
Worn Cloth of Yellow Stars
A small room, walkway, and a false bookcase
for the hiding place
A worn precious Diary, bound with red-and-white plaid cloth
with a small lock on the front
Never going outside
Writes of school life, boys, family, a new love and friends, an imaginary friend
deepest thoughts and feelings
used to hide from the hand of oppression and persecution
during a most dangerous of times under penalty of death
Confidential beliefs and ambitions,
Discovered----Now a betrayal of trust by mystery informant
Final diary entry August 1, 1944
Then an ending journey to a concentration camp
Where fate and an inevitable end met
A Child’s Voice on parchments of paper never to be forgotten
Years later and 25 million copies in 50 languages,
A Legacy preserved for future generations.
No more, no more.
"Whoever is happy will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery!" (from The Diary of a Young Girl)
To love, and to be hurt often, and to love again - this is the brave and happy life.
E. Buckrose (1868-1931) British Author and Writer
Special Note: Interested in stories of nine people whose energy, imagination, courage and determination changed the world? Hear from Christopher Columbus who set off into unknown seas in a small ship in the 15th century, to a young girl, Anne Frank, caught in the turmoil of the 20th, who wrote a remarkable diary while in hiding in Amsterdam during the Second World War. Their personalities and their achievements make them heroes and heroines for our time also.
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Reviews of "The Secret Annex: A visit to Anne Frank’s House"
Thank you. This was wonderful. I was in Amsterdam, but the lines were too long, it was hot, and I was impatient. Having seen the building, your poem was almost like being there.
Best Wishes.
Kathy
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on July 20, 2007
A tribute so worthy for this young Girl and her life in the book case enclosed room a story I have read many times one you captured very well. God forgive those that hurt and murdered her and the many others of Jews in the name of hatred.
Peace & Light,
Joselyn
Reviewed by Tiana Jett (Reader)
Reviewed on July 20, 2007
I love the fact that you can take us along on your jouney's, Myles ... Wonderfully written as all of your writings are ... Have a great weekend ... Stay safe ... aloha - Tiana
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Best Wishes.
Kathy
Peace & Light,
Joselyn
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
No more, no more.
Sounds like a wonderful visit you had, and a book worth looking into.