Berlin

[CdnReader]

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BERLIN

sun filters between the concrete pillars
sandaled feet tread cautiously amongst them
weaving a path through the lengthening shadows
startled when strangers unexpectedly emerge

straight lines and clear passageways pull us inward
trying in vain to unravel twisted deceptions
oppressed by the sweltering heat

a city forever divided
despite a shared desire to escape its past
a monument unto itself

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Holocaust Memorial, Berlin, 26 Jul 06. Photo by CdnReader.

[ampoule]

Have you ever heard Jennifer Warnes sing Leonard Cohen? I love her rendition of 'First We Take Manhattan'.....then we take Berlin. That was the backdrop in my mind as I read your poem. What a powerful statement, those last three lines.

[Granny5]

This may be my favorite, Cdn. Thank you, thank you. It's really beautiful.

[CdnReader]

Have you ever heard Jennifer Warnes sing Leonard Cohen? I love her rendition of 'First We Take Manhattan'.....then we take Berlin. That was the backdrop in my mind as I read your poem. What a powerful statement, those last three lines.

I haven't heard this version, Amp, but will check iTunes for a copy. Thanks! How can one think about Berlin without thinking of that song?? :)


This may be my favorite, Cdn. Thank you, thank you. It's really beautiful.

Thank you very much, Granny. Visiting the Holocaust Memorial was a tremendously moving experience....one that will be with me for the rest of my life.

[littlewing53]

beautiful C...the picture is a perfect vision of yr poem too...thank you....

[CdnReader]

Thanks, Littlewing. It's one of my favourite photos. :)