A Returnee From A Concentration Camp Poem by nimal dunuhinga

A Returnee From A Concentration Camp

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I hide my striped uniform as a keepsake
And I talk a little as they snatched my voice.
I came to my village and it's almost changed.
Soon after I crossed the singing river with the old ferryman
I found that she's gone to the town
And a rumor goes around from there she stood on a step of a railroad car,
Then took her somewhere.
Before this concludes I want to add something; They live together happily
And that's my only wish.
Another dramatic change Occurred,
Eager and I were married, her youngest dumb sister on an equinox.
In our honeymoon night I watched the sad expression of her gloomy eyes
after seeing the burnt scars on my back.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 20 March 2009

There is a wealth of personal and political history behind this fascinating story about escape and survival. Your pen truly expresses the heart of your story with compassion and originality. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Sandra Fowler 16 March 2009

A very absorbing and poignant story. Praise for your rich imagination. Warm regards, Sandra

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kalubovila East, Sri Lanka
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