Showered in Death

They say it's nothing,
That we'll be fine.
They say there's no way
Those men think us swine.

They say we'll be safe,
At least, among our own.
That it's temporary,
Only till the fuhror is overthrown.

They say not to worry,
It'll all be alright,
Stop whimpering, child,
We will not die tonight.

They say not to cry,
And silly, they call you,
Yet deep in their eyes,
You see the fear brew.

Now the train doors open,
Now the light streams inside.
Now they say, see we told you!
Light is life, we won't die.

The men in arms smile at you,
But you're not fooled, you know.
One points and says, right,
And to your doom you go.

Those big men say, shower,
And They say, you see?
These men will take care of us,
Soon we will be free.

You don't tell them you know,
You can't tell them you feel.
You can't spoil their dreams,
Tell them, this is not real.

So you say with all gaiety,
Yes, you are right.
You smile, and of sudden,
Feel truly light.

You say, now I get it,
And really you do.
And the fear dissipates
And the skies look so blue.

Maybe they are right,
Maybe it's just your mind.
Maybe you're not doomed,
Maybe happiness you'll find.

And as you step into the showers,
You feel alive, satisfied.
They hug and they kiss you,
And you smile oh so wide.

Then a rain of strange pellets
Wipes the cheer off your faces.
Every dream, and false certainty,
It swiftly erases.

And now, bathed in darkness,
Showered in Death,
They say, you were right,
As they breathe their last breath.

Reviews

[bsheph06]

I really like this poem, it speaks to me because I come from a Jewish background. I love the repetitions you have at the beginning of the first, fifth, eighth, tenth and eleventh stanzas as it helps to reinforce the thoughts of the people, along with the strong imagery of being showered in Death. You really did a great job.

[Julie]

Thank you!