The Haiku Challenge Day #27 ~ Gate of David


bars against hatred
a gate feeble protection
faith persecution
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the gate of david
a reminder to not forget
deadly holocaust
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we open the gate
to remember all the lost
whom hatred slaughtered
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rise star of david
your people have overcome
peace rest upon you


©Susie Clevenger 2012
29 Haiku in 29 Days
Theme: Paint the Image
The Haiku Challenge

Comments

Grace said…
Very nice set...You painted a sad and haunting image to this gate...I too saw its sadness but I wanted to end on positive note.

I do like the last verse..uplifting write.
February 26, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
Now, if only the gates of our hearts would open wide too...


Paint the Image
February 26, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Ellecee said…
I like these Haiku, Susie, although there is sadness there, there is also hope. Thank you.
February 26, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Chèvrefeuille said…
Great! You really painted with words. I love these series of haiku and I can feel the sadness of it, but also the uplifting strenght to be free.
February 26, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Asni said…
A grim reminder of one man's hatred. Very well painted.

I have not linked up to SiS because I can't find the link yet! Anyway, my post is here.
February 26, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Lolamouse said…
I like your haiku set. This is a haunting image and a difficult one for me to write. You did well with it.
February 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM
⁂ܓVållῐ ⁂ܓ☺ said…
I don't know the story behind this gate...But I loved the haiku you've written...Thanks for sharing :)


Open gate of your heart
February 27, 2012 at 3:35 AM
... said…
Nice set of Haiku!
Emphasis on Star of Davis catches the eye.
February 27, 2012 at 3:39 AM
sonsylass said…
Yes, I like the last verse too - reminds me of the Song of Solomon :-)
February 27, 2012 at 5:06 AM
Ramesh Sood said…
Very interesting and well done.. a different take on the 'Gate'..
February 27, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Someone is Special said…
Interesting Set Susie.. :-)
March 1, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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