treptower park

History appeared to belong to the victors.
A landscaped park. At one end, twin slabs of
Anvilar stone framing a plaque on which
The dates 1941 - 1944 are written.
Facing this plaque, a giant holds child and
Sword, crushing a swastika underfoot.
A dozen matching stone plinths guard the
Perimeter. On each is inscribed a quote from
Josef Stalin. Carved German tanks fall eternal
To heroes of the Soviet Republic. Beyond these
Po-faced guards lurk trees, weeping faded
Leaves through Autumn’s maelstrom.