I Am Death

by *Charisma*   Jan 27, 2007


I've watched many a man march down the path
Unknowing of his true destination
Thinking he'll take a refreshing shower,
But then meet his finalization.

I've heard the last minute prayers
Of the women and young children too.
They cry out in agonzing tones
As they know what I'll soon do.

It was horrible to watch them approach
And not be able to say a thing.
I knew what the outcome would be,
The bitter consequences it would bring.

And if I could have stopped the gas
I would have spared all their lives.
But men controlled my worst actions
And did worse than a thousand knives.

I've cradled lifeless bodies within
The sturdy structure I used to be.
I've looked upon men carrying them out.
It's nothing anyone should see.

I am a cause for broken families,
Missing grandfathers, mothers, and friends.
I am a hated remembrance of a time
That you truly can't comprehend.

*This was for a contest on if walls could talk. I chose the gas chambers for the Holocaust. I always enjoy comments and feedback. I'm sure everyone has a lot to say about this.*

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  • 17 years ago

    by BECCA lessTHANthree

    Wow.. this is really sad .. but the description was AMAZING! and the flow was flawless.. truely beautiful write.. i hope you win this contest! :D

  • 17 years ago

    by Wasted Fake Smiles

    Oh. my. freaking. gosh. i am in like complete and total AWE! this was HOLY MOLEY!!! i am seriously like woah. i loved every single word of this poem. you really really took the idea from the contest and made it amazing. idk if this contest got judged yet or not, but i bet you place, if not get 1ST. this was wow. 100000/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Sarahs death angel

    It gave me chills! it is amazing! it's fantastic.. wow! i can't describe it..
    great job
    5/5
    =sda=

  • 17 years ago

    by Midnight Sun

    OMG! I can't believe how amazing this poem is. I mean the perspective on this poem was such an exellent idea....I would have never thought of something like this, but your phrasiology was really moving and I felt like I was there witnessing the tragic deaths. You did such an amazing job on this, Charisma! I know I've said this a lot recently on your stuff but this is definately one of your best...you have grown so much in your writing. Keep it up girl!!! 5/5 for sure, I wish I could vote higher! :)
    ~Midnight Sun

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