DACHAU

Stumbling into

Stillness,

our whispers drown out

screams that once

rent Earth's sacred air.

Frozen dreams, 

suspended breath,

songs unsung,

tales untold,

longings inchoate,

love unrequited,

assail me.

Winds of silent

remonstrance

blow through

the trees.

Nature's unrest 

I perceive, 
her cries

echo yesterday's
darkness; 
here, her sinless 

children were
defiled.

Alas, our tears

can scarce make 

restitution,

our prayers

sparse atonement,

for thwarting

souls unborn.

Pour your wishes

into this vessel

wholly unworthy.

Divine will guided

me to tread this 

hallowed ground.

Your spirit I will carry

if the Universe 

so ordains.

Repose in power,

enfolded in Light, peace 

and Angels' wings.

© 2014 Lily's Verse
Lilium Candidum

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