The Death Of My Brother - 1876 Words

Another lash. My back bled, but by now I could not even feel the pain†¦ a cold numbness stole over my limbs. The memories burned like icy fire, and I promised myself right then and there that I would never repeat my actions.. I would keep my head down†¦ I would die, lost and forgotten, like I was supposed to. Even as I committed every fiber of my being, as I let go of any semblance of hope that I may one day escape†¦ (it is futile†¦ my struggles can only end with my death, and the death of my brother..) ...even then, a part of me fought, and fought bitterly, to cling to that restless spirit of defiance, sparked by the love of my family and friends, now gone†¦ and fanned by my only remaining family; my twin brother. And, as in an instant, I relived the events of the weeks prior. The day that we had arrived at Auschwitz, they had divided us into two groups, bound for separate areas. They had beaten cruelly any who refused their place, spoke up to defend their families, or even simply failed to keep up with the rest. Where the feeble, the young, the elderly should have been given rest, and maybe, perhaps a drink of water †¦ they were instead broken, like animals who had disobeyed their masters. And it was here where I had parted from my wife and children. The women were sent one way, the men another. From there, we were further divided into two separate lines, and those whom I glimpsed in the other... I was never to see their soot-stained faces again, upon this earth. MyShow MoreRelatedMy Brother Committed Murder And Death876 Words   |  4 Pagescommitted a horrific crime and dies in prison after he asks for forgiveness? In 2009, my brother committed murder and was sentenced to life in prison. My brother and I grew up in a Christian family and were always taught values, morals and having good character. 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