The Nazie

The blood shed

The tears

The screams

 

They will never leave my mind

The pleading of the Jewish mother will haunt me forever

The shame that stabbed me in the night

 

I stood tall

Strong

Brave

 

I thought I was doing good

I thought I was protecting my country

I thought I was doing what was expected of me

 

But now I stand here

Looking back on time

Looking back at my boyish thoughts

 

My childish dream of being a hero

Of changing the world

I was lied to...

 

I was brain washed

I was deceived

I was corrupt

 

I now have to live with this guilt

This agony forever

This torture

 

I know I don't deserve your pity

I haven't earned a kind word

I can't get anyone's respect

 

I have shamed my family

Myself

The people I love

 

I was just a child

I didn't know better

I was trying to protect myself and my family

 

Was it worth it?

A question that will haunt me forever

My name will be spat upon forever

 

And years later I look back

And tears stream down my face

The pain in my chest eats away at me

 

And the only thing I have left to say is

I’m so, so sorry...

 

Author's Note

I AM NOT A NAZI!!!!!! but I can't help but pitty some of the nazis, some where just childeren trying to do what they thought was right. They were lied to, brain washed, they were currupted by evil adults who told them evil things. Some were 12 13 14, and I know almost every one is sooooooooooooo sorry. And sorry won't do anything to change the past. But maybe we can try to understand, and show a little pitty for them

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I was station in Germany for three years. The people were wrong. But Government create monsters and anger for a race. Today is no different. We must not allow the Government to create monsters and hate again. All people want the same thing. A chance at life and respect. Many Germans did help the Jews. They used their hearts. A Great European country protected all their Jews. It was a choice we all must make. Love over hate or hate over love. WW2 killed more then we will ever know. Many pay for the hate of a few who create demons and ghost. Similar to our leaders of today. We must ask questions and research for the truth always.
Coyote

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Who cares for the people who suffered and who got killed..?? No one..!!! None of the Government wants to diminish its value..!!

Good write..!!

[Sunny Skye]

I like it very good. Good Job. And i agree with Coyote.

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[Norma M Sutton]

A strong and compassionate poem.

[Undying Glory]

yes such true words here, you have written brilliantly! i have read many books on Nazi Germany and i sure agree with what you have written. after all, the Nazis spread their tentacles of influence into every segment of life, from work, play to even children's toys. i do agree with Coyote Poetry too, there were those Germans like the White Rose Society, Swing Kids and the Edelweiss Pirates who opposed the Nazis. what a wonderful portrayal you have here! awesome!

[Calypso]

Very, very sad. I can't believe this happened.

[Marie Harrison]

Very touching poem. Some people were just doing what they could do to survive themselves. It's hard to judge with such complex situation and times. Who knows what we would do in their shoes, sometimes you have to choose between two horrible choices. Loved this poem. Very different.

[Brook Hughes]

Sad poem. Some people are proud to be Nazis! My great grandfather is a Nazi and he is proud of it. He is still alive by the way. I'm not saying I'm proud of what he did, I'm saying he is my grandpa and I have to love him!

[Rikkevi Rue]

very intense and poignant in a solemn way.

[David W Moore III]

Ahh. Very similar theme to my poem The March. Nicely written.