Ashes of Annelies

a family knitted 
dinner time shared 
togetherness enjoyed 

war heated up 
Hitler invaded homes
Netherlands in flames 

diarist hidden away
tears shed behind walls
word filled pages archived

two years secluded
quiet whispers during light
recycled soap no food wasted

missed youth and fun
days so slowly creep
everyone on edge

1944 they found us
no more hiding
youth stolen

humiliated and naked
dignity defiled dastardly
lives full of terror

Bergen-Belsen new hell
lice became friends
broken down souls

smells of putridity
burning flesh walking dead
disease rampant

quiet empty stillness
legacy left for decades
Ashes of Annelies Frank
Remembered

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I admire this woman and her drive as well as her families. I love to hear her story although sad. She did her best to persevere through hard times. A beautiful example for us all. My other favorite is Corrie ten Boom.

WORD COUNT 100

"There is beauty even in ashes"-Anne Frank.
I want this short, only 100 words. Be dark, be creative or make me laugh. you can take this however you want. Paint me a picture. Pre-writes are ok. Put the word count in you AN. You can use what ever title you want. So do your best!



  © 14 hours ago, Georgieanna J. Harp    anne-frank • war • diarist • hiding • hitler