What Lies Beyond?

• Chrissy Zhang, Grade 7
• Poetry
• 2022

What lies beyond the fence?
Beyond the barbed wire that surrounds us,
Beyond the watch towers and guards,
Beyond the blue and white clothing?
The breath of innocent souls congests the air.
Obliterating the hearts of the dead.
Hearts of Jews.
Come to me...
The wire tempts all,
like poisoned candy.
My fingertips reach out to touch the sparkling metal,
Burning in my body like fire.
It tingles with Death.
What lies beyond the fence?
Nothing.
Only the welcoming arms of a friendly face.