This was Berlin before the War
At some point
after The Enabling Act,
but before Aktion T4
in October Nineteen Hundred and Thirty Nine,
we were happy.
This period,
was so short lived,
it could be
measured by the click
of a camera
self-timer.
On Alexanderplatz,
arms around each other’s shoulders,
we were shot
as
some Stormtrooper saluted.
We retrieved
the tripod
and never knew
it would be our last photograph
together.
© swissterrace 2020
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An interesting insight into a historical period which was the precursor to the horrific events of World War 2 and the grim reminder of the effect that those turbulent times had on long standing friendships.
Well penned.
Thank-you…the more you read the awful this period in history becomes. It was a violent time.
Yes, a well-penned poem of recording historical naivety during the calm before the storm. Works well for me as written, expressing this with hindsight, with the full knowledge of what was to come. Are people complicit in a process, that could change the situation so rapidly, voting in the powers to be, knowing what they stood for? At individual level like this it feels so innocent and poignant, and probably was for many. Your fine poem captures such an eventful moment.
Goth.
In hindsight this poem could be read from a number of perspectives. When I wrote it I had only one in mind that was quite personal. However, as you say, there are other potential readings. Thanks for the comment.