Lenor Vaknin
Simon Robertson "Fingernail Scratches in Main Gas Chamber, Auschwitz, Poland"
2004
Mama? I'm scared. I don't know what's happening. I thought I was going to the shower. That's what those scary men told me. I don't think that's where they took us, though. There are so many people and it's so dark. They locked us in here. I want to get out. I'm so scared, mama. I miss you. Why did they take you away from me? Wait! I hear something. It's very quiet but I can hear it. It smells funny, now, and everybody is yelling. I think I know why, the smell is gross. Mama? I can't breath, mama. I want to leave this place. I can't breathe and it smells icky. Please come get me mama. Please. I think I see you! Is that you? My eyes are heavy. They're closing but I think I can still see you. You're coming for me! You're coming to save me! I've missed you so much. I'm so happy that you still love me. Thank you for coming back for me, mama. I love you always.
