Been trying all day to put this stuff into a ficlet. If you’re curious, check it out.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080427/ap_on_re_eu/the_wallenberg_mystery;_ylt=ArgP7ef1d7tnlc2fAP3OjAFvaA8F

…sweeping pebbles in the face of a landslide.—really expresses hopelessness in a powerful way. Deep story here, THX0477 , very easy to soak into the moment and the very moodlike atmosphere you constructed.

I like the meaning underneath the story; the emotions of the character come clearly through. It does feel very bad when you know your efforts are futile.

Great entry, I enjoyed it a lot.

I agree with Tad, completely. I have felt just as hopeless so many times in the past two years, I almost shrugged off the emotion of this piece as every-day. Have to go read up on the link :)

I read the article, it was pretty amazing. Your ficlet captures not only the human emotion but the grim imagery of the holocaust. kudos!

nice imagery, i too liked the phrase Ted mentioned.
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