Found Poem

By Ultimate Mistake

We're on the threshold of death.
Soon we shall be inside.
How could I not cry?
We had ceased to be men...
The night had passed completely.
My soul had been invaded,
My throat was dry and words were choking me.

The smell of the Angel of Death...
Our terror could no longer be contained.
The smell of burning flesh...
We were alone, the pit and its flames!

Never shall I forget the nocturnal silence.
Those moments that murdered my God and my soul.
All very fast...
Surely it was a dream!

Then, as if awakening from a deep sleep,
I had ceased to pray.
Denying His existance.
He punishes us mercilessly.
Every fiber in me rebelled!
I doubt his "absolute justice"...

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Published on Friday, January 27, 2012. Filed under: "Philosophical" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

My english teacher had us write a found poem for the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. It was about the Holocaust

Comments on "Found Poem"

On Saturday, January 28, 2012, haunted (837) wrote:

very cool write, i have a hard on for the angel of death. so i really loved the tribute, but in dreams, its merely his breath, and when your awake its surely your death! excellent poem, i really liked it.
On Saturday, January 28, 2012, Ultimate Mistake (21) wrote:

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem
On Friday, January 27, 2012, dwells (4177) wrote:

Times that try men's souls, and cause them to question their faith. Deep and disturbing, thanks.
On Saturday, January 28, 2012, Ultimate Mistake (21) wrote:

and thank you as well. I always enjoy hearing what you have to say
On Friday, January 27, 2012, Devilish (2633) wrote:

Yes devastating.. Hello there you.. Thank you for reading my work i appreciate it..
On Saturday, January 28, 2012, Ultimate Mistake (21) wrote:

No problem. Thank you for reading mine
On Friday, January 27, 2012, Phantasmagoria (121) wrote:

Ah, I remember reading 'Night'.. A very sad story, as I remember. This poem fits quite well, A+ ;)
On Friday, January 27, 2012, Ultimate Mistake (21) wrote:

Thank you! :D