Strange Meeting, Poland

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Jim Clayton

After seeing the main areas of Birkenau Concentration Camp, and learning of the horrors that had occurred there, it was a relief to find a tranquil patch of nature. Whilst enjoying the quiet and the late afternoon sun, I had a strange meeting.

The title of this post is taken from a poem by Wilfred Owen. Although Second Lieutenant Owen’s poem has a different theme, his writing came to mind when I was wondering what to call this post.

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4 responses to “Strange Meeting, Poland”

  1. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Deeply moving. Beautifully written. I will be pondering this piece, and little Hannah, for some time.

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    1. Jim Clayton Avatar
      Jim Clayton

      Hey Vicki, thankyou and I’m glad you liked the post

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  2. Jill Glover Avatar
    Jill Glover

    Thanks Jim… Ive not visited such a sad place myself in person, but your voice and accompanying story and pictures was a powerful depiction. I’ll look for a sunny spot and greenery now..

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    1. Jim Clayton Avatar
      Jim Clayton

      Hello Jill, thankyou for your message. Yes, nature has a way of bringing some peace even in the darkest of places.

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