Trapped in a room with war and chaos spreading all around, persecution increasing by the day. That is not a description of today but the experiences of Anne Frank almost 80 years ago. “It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It’s […]
Lining Up in Front of Anne Frank’s House — Nes Felicio Photography
This a re-blog of a photography blog that I have followed for a few years. It seems to ring a bell for me. Click the link to read the full post.
Many years ago my mother and I went to see the Anna Frank house in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The rooms were very small and displayed there was a photo of Anna on an information display. My feelings opened up that day. I had a moment of realization about the many books I had read about the Second World War. All that sorrow and pain became more real to me. Seeing young Anna’s face and all her promise snuffed out brought home to me, the terrible loss of humanity in the II World War.
Having read her diaries being there in the rooms was a truly sad and memorable experience. Anna was full of love and dreams.
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”– Anne Frank ~Retrieved 6-5-2020
Thanks for stopping by my kitchen.
Take care of yourself wherever you may be today.
Peace
I haven’t yet been there but I’m sure it was a profound experience.
The picture of Anne says it all for me. Hope you are having a good weekend.