Secret Annex - By: Daniel Kwan

Storage windows painted blue, to keep the sunlight from ruining the food stored there

Extra occupants like Fritz Pfeffer and the Van pels family

Collect more ration coupons, to store for later

Rooms for sleeping are shared, not enough for individual bedrooms

Extra helpers, four in total, they helped supply the Secret Annex

Two times as many expected people, the Frank family, Fritz Pfeffer & Van pels family

Anne Frank’s diary, well, her writing of course

No running water during the day, to avoid getting noticed by the workers in the nearby office

Nothing louder than a whisper, to not get caught

Entrance is a secret bookcase located in the office, to not be suspicious

Xenophobia, we should learn from history and not repeat mistakes

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

The idea is about Anne Frank and her experience in Amsterdam.

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

My poem is based on what I learned when our family visited the Anne Frank House / museum in Amsterdam recently.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

To remember my visit to Anne Frank House.