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!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Flaherty Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 12:42 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
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October 6, 2012 at 7:10 PM
politics and conscience....you said it all.... the seductive joys of Africa... Don't I know it! Nairobi is much the same... Victoria
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September 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Well written Johann - // Anne-Lise :)
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