Today, January 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’m reposting this poem from a few years ago.
“It happened, therefore it can happen again: this is the core of what we have to say. It can happen, and it can happen everywhere.”
–Primo Levi, The Drowned and the Saved
Light a candle
six million, if you can,
resplendent glow,
for those who say they didn’t know,
for those who didn’t, do not see
what once was, what could be,
who overlooked the ash-filled air,
who still ignore the pleading cries
and do not hear the ghostly sighs
that float over the walls of hate,
now, don’t hesitate–
light a candle
for those who suffered
and had no buffer
from the fear,
no one to wipe away a tear,
who died because you didn’t see.
By Takkk (Own work), via Wikipedia, Holocaust Memorial Center, Memorial Wall of Victims – Budapest, Hungary
For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January 2017. The anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet…
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Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
never forget
No, we never should.
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Thank you for this important reminder, Merril. We must honor the memory of those who suffered and lost their lives by never letting it happen again.
Thank you, Liz. It’s sad that so many have already forgotten, never knew, or deny that it happened.
You’re welcome, Merril. When I was in junior high and high school, I read my dad’s books on the Holocaust, which made a permanent impression on me.
I imagine they would. I have no idea where I first learned about the Holocaust.
We light the candle for remembrance of the past with hopes that it will never happen again. Beautifully written for the day that should be every day.
Thank you very much, Frank. 💙
Yes, always remember…
I heard on the news last night that 900 Holocaust survivors have died due to COVID-19 in 2020. It broke my heart again…
https://wtop.com/middle-east/2021/01/israel-900-holocaust-survivors-died-of-covid-19-in-2020/
Yes, always remember…
Thank you, Laura. Yes, it’s another tragedy. I read a story recently about a Holocaust survivor. She and her family survived living in a tiny space for two years, and she was saying that she didn’t have a childhood, and now because of Covid, she feels like she’s losing her final years.
Nice and strong poem. Yes, we must never forget. Thanks for the post.
Thank you for reading and commenting. It is important to remember and remind people.
The assault on the Capitol proves this hatred is still alive and well. Yes, we must keep reminding the world. (K)
Yes, you are so right, Kerfe.
Never forget..
No, we must not.
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Powerful stuff! I came here via Frank’s post today. 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate it. 😀
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