Speechless, with tears in my eyes, and a white rose on my mind. The painting of the red rose caught my eye reminding me of the white rose (symbol of the non-violent anti-nazi student movement 'The White Rose') which we wore as children ~ navy blue jumpers with a white rose, or white jumper with a red rose.
The white rose became the symbol for Hans & Sophie Scholl (siblings who were members of the White Rose and were executed in 1943) non-violent conscientious objectors to a brutal regime, rendered speechless... which is kind of happening now.
Indeed, a most important life's work Michael ♥️ 🙏 🌺
Yes, a very important life's work and the poems will hopefully continue my work when I am no longer alive. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment.
I am a poet with few words, and this is truly incredible work. Thank you so very much, Michael. Your poignant words illuminate humanity’s capacity for both unspeakable cruelty and enduring dignity, leaving a profound impact on the soul. These poems remind us to reflect deeply and act resolutely to ensure history’s most devastating lessons are never forgotten. Like many readers, I will need to return here again and again (ad infinitum), for one cannot fully digest such richness in just one sitting. Namaste
I've bookmarked the page, and yes, I believe it will. In pure synchronicity, I’ve watched two Holocaust documentaries over the past two nights, and now, on the third day, I’ve read your post. Yes, I feel deeply called to write something when the time is right.
Speechless, with tears in my eyes, and a white rose on my mind. The painting of the red rose caught my eye reminding me of the white rose (symbol of the non-violent anti-nazi student movement 'The White Rose') which we wore as children ~ navy blue jumpers with a white rose, or white jumper with a red rose.
The white rose became the symbol for Hans & Sophie Scholl (siblings who were members of the White Rose and were executed in 1943) non-violent conscientious objectors to a brutal regime, rendered speechless... which is kind of happening now.
Indeed, a most important life's work Michael ♥️ 🙏 🌺
Yes, a very important life's work and the poems will hopefully continue my work when I am no longer alive. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment.
I am a poet with few words, and this is truly incredible work. Thank you so very much, Michael. Your poignant words illuminate humanity’s capacity for both unspeakable cruelty and enduring dignity, leaving a profound impact on the soul. These poems remind us to reflect deeply and act resolutely to ensure history’s most devastating lessons are never forgotten. Like many readers, I will need to return here again and again (ad infinitum), for one cannot fully digest such richness in just one sitting. Namaste
Deborah, please do bookmark this page and return when you can. Your comments are always welcome and perhaps poems of your own will result.
I've bookmarked the page, and yes, I believe it will. In pure synchronicity, I’ve watched two Holocaust documentaries over the past two nights, and now, on the third day, I’ve read your post. Yes, I feel deeply called to write something when the time is right.
I have experienced many such synchronicities and I take them as signs that we're on a shared path, and the right path.
Powerful, vital important work.
Thanks Peter, I consider this my life's most important work, as a poet and writer.
Absolutely agree