I wrote this poem, "Screams of Frustration" after studying The Holocaust in English class. I could not believe how a war like that could have happened and so many people were murdered. My heart was so sad for the many people who died, so I decided to write a piece of poetry in dedication to them.
War is hell and I sincerely hope nothing like that tragedy happens again.
How I wish I could look back to understand
back to when lives were taken
back to when families were separated
back to when children were murdered
I wish I could have helped to save them
I wish I could have tried to understand this senseless taking of human life.
They are no different than you or I.
They did not deserve this pain, this torture.
I wish I could look back to understand, to set lives free
to learn their pain and frustration.
Trying to understand;
I can hear their screams
I can hear their pain
I can hear their fear
I can hear a mother's cry when children are shot down
Oh, that pain so great, so terrible
I can smell the odor,
the odor of burning human life
I can smell the sweat,
the sweat of hard labour
I can smell the fear,
such an atrocity
I see the footage today, trying to learn what happened to them.
I watch the films today, trying to comprehend the pain they went through.
We all see the pictures, watch the torture, just trying to imagine this tragedy.
But the fact is we can't, unless our human life undergoes this.
These poor people, my heart cries out but there is nothing I can do.
Oh, please hear me. I am so sorry this had to happen to you.
Your time is now, it is here, time to rest,
time to be reunited and live everlasting in that great kingdom
called heaven.
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i love this poem it is all about the world today and its all that happens
Dustin
Very unique, good use of detail and termanology, made some very good eye catching points and also If I were a teacher or someone whos word actually mattered I'd say it was simply the best. Good job I like it.
Kat
this poem is really amazing it has everything it talks about reality and it talks about THE TORTURING LIVES THAT I DIDN'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT but that's okay because it made me open my eyes. to look around me and to be so thankful for what i already have i'm glad i read this poem today. it made me realize that family and friends and everyone around you will always be there for you,even after death. and i'm ever so greatful for that. THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS POEM.
Gwendolyn
I like it because people can really hear things like that and because it sound just like you really put your all into it.
Mary
I have never ever read a poem as spectacular as the one you have written! I love it and it has inspired me to teach other kid's how the live's of innicent people were taken! Yhank you so much!
broken
this is deep. iwrite and think the same way. well sort of.
kelsi
this poem touched me i loved it
Roger
that is awsome and made think u r so right
stepahnie
This is a very good poem. Its very touching. This poem could touch alot of people if they read it
Amber
I loved this poem. I really seee what their getting at and their right.
reina
this poem is so touching because it actually happen with the holocaust not solong ago and some of us can even understand that hatred does not leave us any where
Tim
This poem made me think back when i was watching the history channel(i couldn't find the remote) but when the Secrets of the Halocaust came on i just had to watch it but when the movies of the people who were being totured came on, It was really hard to watch. War is the worst thing to ever happen to any nation things should always be resolved through peace and discussion.
LaTia
I love ur poem! It was heart-touching.
lauren
this poem touched me alot because it reminds me of somewhat what my childhood was like being yelled at and hit all the time seeing alot of kids now and days being beatin and torture and scared to death it hard and its horrible. But this poem touched me ie really did.
Jodacie
Your poem is very iteresting you have lots of potenial. You have lots of heart homie so keep them coming (Your inward words)aight. Also rember just let your mind go and let that pen or pencil flow. Peace your homie Jodacie.
Paul
Keep up the good work
Casanova
it touch my heart. what he wrote is true.
kayla
i loved this poem, it was amazing. its so direct, but at the same time it is so broad, it could to relate to the holocaust, the genocide in Rwanda and Sudan, sept. 11, the suicide bombings in Iraq and so much more. thank you for sharing it.
Maria
This is a great poem it looks like you put a lot of time into it u have a very good talent hope to read some more of your poems in the future
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