Eight Words ....... inspired by the book "Night"

Eight words were said but I said not one,

Eight words and it had begun.

Eight words once we got off the train,

Eight words spoken so plain.

Eight words just simply said,

Eight words and my other and sister were dead.

Eight words with meaning unclear,

Eight words and not a single tear.

Eight words I will never forget,

Eight words that posed no threat.

Eight words etched into my mind,

Eight words and we were assigned.

Eight words that were never explained,

Eight words and less than half remained.

Eight words and they were sent away,

Eight words and the blue sky turned grey.

Eight words were spoke,

Eight words and they went up in smoke.

Eight words yet still no fear,

Eight words and I watched them disappear.

Eight words spoken with force,

Eight words said without remorse.

Eight words we did not desire,

Eight words and more fuel for their fire.

Eight words were spoken then,

Eight words and they were never seen again.

Eight words forever separating mother and son,

Eight words and it was done.

Eight words spoken that first night,

"Men to the left! Women to the right!"