History's Horror
Never Forget...13 total reviews
Comment from Becky Kern-Taylor
I know you don't need these 6 stars because I think you have already won the contest. BUT I had to get my 2 cents worth in. What a remarkable piece. All those sad facts put together, oh my. There are some who do not believe the facts, they think that was a fantasy. I remember seeing that picture with Ike and all those bodies. The only consolation is many were killed quickly, I don't think they suffered much, wasn't that kind of Adolph.
PS Ike told them to take lots of pictures for definite proof.
Many people hated the Germans because they knew what was going on, but what were they to do if they resisted they were killed also and many had families.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2021
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I know you don't need these 6 stars because I think you have already won the contest. BUT I had to get my 2 cents worth in. What a remarkable piece. All those sad facts put together, oh my. There are some who do not believe the facts, they think that was a fantasy. I remember seeing that picture with Ike and all those bodies. The only consolation is many were killed quickly, I don't think they suffered much, wasn't that kind of Adolph.
PS Ike told them to take lots of pictures for definite proof.
Many people hated the Germans because they knew what was going on, but what were they to do if they resisted they were killed also and many had families.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2021
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Thanks so much for reading and for this wonderful 6 star review. I actually came in second in the contest, which is great since there were many fine entries. I agree with all you say and you make a good point about the people of Germany...what could they really do? I have read a lot about WW2 because my father was a soldier stationed in England and my mother was a young nurse in London who lived through the bombing. It's where they met. I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you reading my poems and all the help you have given me, it means a lot. Thank you. :)
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So if your father was in WW2, you are not a young chick. My father was also in WW2 and I am 81. Help me out here???????
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written monorhyme poem about the horror of the
Holocaust and the injustice that was done to innocent women and children for the sake of power and control.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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A very well-written monorhyme poem about the horror of the
Holocaust and the injustice that was done to innocent women and children for the sake of power and control.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Thank you for reading, it's very appreciated. :)
Comment from Allezw2
Down the long ladder of history, there are differing levels of horror in murderous campaigns against ethnic minorities.
Deliberate state sponsored genocide is rare, though the scope is often staggering, as in the Nazi final solution. Hitler's extermination program began as soon as could consolidate his office as chancellor in 1933 with the identification of undesirables and their systematic elimination.
Few know of the internal deportation of significant ethnic groups done by Stalin after the German invasion in June 1941. The largest group forced into exile was the Volga German colony brought to Russia by the German Princess Sophia who became Catherine the Great (1762 until 1796). Overnight, the NKVD drove these peoples from their homes. They were loaded into cattle cars and abandoned, under guard, with no resources in the far reaches of Siberia. Thousands died of starvation and exposure. Curiously, Helene Fischer, an award winning pop singer in Germany is descended from a family that survived her grandparents deportation. Her family emigrated from Russia in the late '80s of the last century.
Cromwell's pathological death campaign in Ireland against the Irish Catholics resulted in the deaths of 41% of the population and the deliberate slaughter of every man, woman and child in the the largest cities of rebellious Ireland.
Unfortunately, the list continues to those in more recent times: Spain in the 1930s, the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and so many others. The expulsion of German minorities in Europe after WWII, those who welcomed the Nazi invasion of their countries in the prelude to WWII.
To your splendid posting; it has met the bar and crossed it splendidly. You might well be justly proud.
Live long and write well,
Fantasist
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Down the long ladder of history, there are differing levels of horror in murderous campaigns against ethnic minorities.
Deliberate state sponsored genocide is rare, though the scope is often staggering, as in the Nazi final solution. Hitler's extermination program began as soon as could consolidate his office as chancellor in 1933 with the identification of undesirables and their systematic elimination.
Few know of the internal deportation of significant ethnic groups done by Stalin after the German invasion in June 1941. The largest group forced into exile was the Volga German colony brought to Russia by the German Princess Sophia who became Catherine the Great (1762 until 1796). Overnight, the NKVD drove these peoples from their homes. They were loaded into cattle cars and abandoned, under guard, with no resources in the far reaches of Siberia. Thousands died of starvation and exposure. Curiously, Helene Fischer, an award winning pop singer in Germany is descended from a family that survived her grandparents deportation. Her family emigrated from Russia in the late '80s of the last century.
Cromwell's pathological death campaign in Ireland against the Irish Catholics resulted in the deaths of 41% of the population and the deliberate slaughter of every man, woman and child in the the largest cities of rebellious Ireland.
Unfortunately, the list continues to those in more recent times: Spain in the 1930s, the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and so many others. The expulsion of German minorities in Europe after WWII, those who welcomed the Nazi invasion of their countries in the prelude to WWII.
To your splendid posting; it has met the bar and crossed it splendidly. You might well be justly proud.
Live long and write well,
Fantasist
Comment Written 07-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Thank you for reading and for your fascinating response. There was much of the historical events you mentioned that I was unaware of, you must be a student of history. I really appreciate this stellar review. Thanks again. :)
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You are quite welcome, Fantasist
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Your poem is a reminder of the Holocaust where humanity lost big letting a small man to command everything around"Hitler's Nazi party continued to kill,
took innocent lives away until,
an allied force with a stronger will,
set them all free, we remember it still." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Your poem is a reminder of the Holocaust where humanity lost big letting a small man to command everything around"Hitler's Nazi party continued to kill,
took innocent lives away until,
an allied force with a stronger will,
set them all free, we remember it still." Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Thank you for this great review, it's much appreciated. :)
Comment from Patty Palmer
Your poem is simple and right to the point. The rhymes are just right. The memory of the Holocaust sickens me as
I'm sure it does many people. Have you ever seen the movie, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? If you haven't it's an excellent movie about the Holocaust. Good luck with the contest.
Patty
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Your poem is simple and right to the point. The rhymes are just right. The memory of the Holocaust sickens me as
I'm sure it does many people. Have you ever seen the movie, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? If you haven't it's an excellent movie about the Holocaust. Good luck with the contest.
Patty
Comment Written 07-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021
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Thank you, I appreciate that very much. I will definitely check out that movie. :)
Comment from Wendy G
This is an excellent mono rhyme. Your rhyming scheme is smooth and natural, the poem flows very well, as it has been constructed with care, telling an important story. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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This is an excellent mono rhyme. Your rhyming scheme is smooth and natural, the poem flows very well, as it has been constructed with care, telling an important story. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Thank you for this wonderful 6 star review..I can't tell you how much it means to me. :)
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You are very welcome. Your poem is a very powerful one, and very well written.
Comment from equestrik
This presentation is profound. The picture along with your writing is captivatin and thought provoking. May humanity never forget this sad and horrid time in history.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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This presentation is profound. The picture along with your writing is captivatin and thought provoking. May humanity never forget this sad and horrid time in history.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Thank you for this amazing review, it made my night! :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a sad write about the history that Germany will never be able to shake off. We are all well informed about this terrible tragedy which I hope will never be repeated, a fine use of mono rhyme here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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This is a sad write about the history that Germany will never be able to shake off. We are all well informed about this terrible tragedy which I hope will never be repeated, a fine use of mono rhyme here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for this fine review. :)
Comment from AprilViolet
This is a very difficult type of poem to write in my opinion due to all the lines ending in the same rhyme but you managed to do it flawlessly without breaking the rhyme and while having the story flow effortlessly. Wonderful job!
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2021
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This is a very difficult type of poem to write in my opinion due to all the lines ending in the same rhyme but you managed to do it flawlessly without breaking the rhyme and while having the story flow effortlessly. Wonderful job!
Comment Written 05-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2021
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Thank you a million times for this starry review...I love it. :)
Comment from Earl Corp
I believe I just read the winning poem in the mono-rhyme poetry contest. Your poem rhymes, makes sense, and touches the reader emotionally. Very nice job. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2021
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I believe I just read the winning poem in the mono-rhyme poetry contest. Your poem rhymes, makes sense, and touches the reader emotionally. Very nice job. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2021
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Thanks so much for this fantastic review and your best wishes...you are too kind. :)