Ramblings of an artist...I want to call myself that, but I mostly feel that I am in a cocoon. Can I spread my wings and fly just once before I fall to ashes.
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Russian Front
The children were sent away to stay with relatives as the war raged on.
He was gone off fighting.
It was now Winter and she slept alone.
She awoke suddenly to the frigidness... and his ghost standing there at the foot of the bed!
She knew in an instant he died on the Russian Front.
The children were sent away to stay with relatives as the war raged on. 
11 comments:
Yeah, there was a lot of dying going around in that part of the world during the war.
Eerie, but engaging... nice job!
I have goosebumps
that is so sad. It is also so true for so many!
Great 55ve!
mojo: thanks...my german grandmother was the inspiration for this one.
queen bee: ya...I had em when I was looking for pics to post.
mona: Very sad indeed...thanks for stopping by...have a great weekend!
it's odd how connected we can become to one another, that the severing of that can be felt across such distance. so sad.
Awesome 55 Lulda...
I'm a war history freak anyway..
Excellent job!
Thanks for visiting, thanks for playing, and have a Great Week-End!
very sad...war is sad. great 55, lulda
So sad and unfortunately so true :(
Very well written!
lime: I just always think about my relatives and how they dealt with the hard times during the war. I'd be such a wienie!
gman: I am fascinated about WWII...so many stories to still be told.
ciara & ake: Yes, indeed war is very sad.
BD: Thanks honey...what's cookin for the weekend?
That must have been a terrible experience.
It was chilling.
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