Lie

A land of beauty, of darkness, a place of destruction, a journey of regret. The liberties of Liberia can enslave a man can wage war on a man. The lie in Liberia can seduce a man can define, even produce a man. Liberty from the lie in Liberia!

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Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/9/2012 12:42:00 PM

Hoe gaan dit Mnr Coetzee Reminds me of the old S.A, A place of beauty, destruction and darkness that I do not regret. Geniet jy dag verder. Cheers Chris

Victoria Anderson-Throop

Date: 10/6/2012 7:10:00 PM

politics and conscience....you said it all.... the seductive joys of Africa... Don't I know it! Nairobi is much the same... Victoria

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/26/2012 4:03:00 PM

Well written Johann - // Anne-Lise :)