Holocaust Day

In silence

let us reflect on

past vile mistakes

grave errors of judgement

that still evoke pain

senseless violence against innocent souls.

In hope let us now

never allow differences to cloud

our lucid vision of

better seasons when

hope an' prayer

turns into peaceful bliss.

Never

will we direct our

anger against humanity ...

for our future

on this planet ... our survival.

As long as

there be understanding

let reality of purpose

be our collective focus.

Sensitive plants

have sprouted

where flames once scorched earth

tears of joy replace

hapless fear

we are again

entrusted with new responsibilities

this day. As long

as

we keep on this journey

with understanding for energy

bearing gifts of diversity

to celebrate

unity equality

DIALOGUE instead of FORCE

as we ferry memories still

of those who strove and fell

this silence

commands us to appreciate

divinity within each other

for their memories are sacred

their cries will never go unheard

and

our children

will rememberso today - PEACE

understanding

patience in harmony

we bequeath

RK 2002

Birmingham City's Commemoration

of Holocaust day Memorial Day