From the Rubble

1995

25" x 31"

Hiroshima Series

People who were trapped in the rubble called out for help. Advancing fires made rescue impossible for many people.

Under the beam you dead wife told me to leave you and run

because of your eyes I remain alone              

                                    Imamoto Shunkoh

The fire pressing under the beam I abandoned my wife

I cannot forget her wailing voice    

                                    Kuroda Hotsumi

The Atomic Bomb Voices from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, edited by Kyoko and Mark Selden

Art Quilts by Barbara Moll