War and History Poetry posted August 16, 2015 |
Heguenots (Protestants) slaughtered for their faith.
Faith of a child.
by Aussie
Michael dropped rabbits he caught
He dared not approach his home Catholics had fired the porch Tears ran, he emitted a moan. St Bartholomew's Day, Holy day France was under fire Michael watched with dismay Couldn't save his mother or sire. Every day the fires burned bright Holy Rome certain to win Men and women joined the fight Huguenot's, minority thin. When the Catholics left that day His house a pile of rubble He searched the smoking hay Parents died for their trouble. Alone, and grieving, this young boy Joined the persecuted flight Homeless Huguenots, no joy Trudged the land by night. Paris in flames, Catholics winning Toulouse was torched for fun Michael joined the faithful, grinning Thought he could kill on the run. This young boy had no chance Catholics offered him food "Recant! Recant!" They made him dance "Renounce your faith," one soldier rude. "Mama! Papa!" Michael wept tears He would not renounce his faith "Join your family," soldier leers Michael burned, fire a cruel wraith. |
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St Bartholomew's Day massacre 1572: 3,000 Huguenots died in the flames for their Protestant faith in Toulouse, Paris, France. The burnings stopped by edict in 1573. The Catholic Church slaughtered at least 30,000 Huguenots, burning them at the stake, thinking they could stamp out the Protestant faith. Today, both faiths survive together.
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and 2 member cents. St Bartholomew's Day massacre 1572: 3,000 Huguenots died in the flames for their Protestant faith in Toulouse, Paris, France. The burnings stopped by edict in 1573. The Catholic Church slaughtered at least 30,000 Huguenots, burning them at the stake, thinking they could stamp out the Protestant faith. Today, both faiths survive together.
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