When Mandela Died

When Mandela died
The government lied
and lying still 
as does he

Nothing moved
No one dared
but some stuff dies
and some are spared
but I was moved
no one touched 
me, like he does

and no one loves you like I do
and no one sees Im blinded too
but I saw you nude
Your clothes were see through
Then.

This voyeurist
 This polemicist
 This iconoclast
(big names for a liar like me)
shriveled up inside
felt your broken mind
penetrate me, rape me
Committed suicide
Hope was hanging from a tree
The day Mandela died
Is lying still
the government and
...so do I
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Marcum Wong Avatar
January 25, 2018 at 1:03 PM
A great man indeed Jannie! Have you heard of the Mandela effect? I wrote a poem about it. It is very confusing for everyone who remembers things the way they were. Have a great day! xxoo
Breedt Avatar
January 25, 2018 at 10:20 PM
Connie, the opposite happened though. It is quite deplorable. We.were all fooled
Robinson Jr. Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 2:33 PM
You bare your heart and soul w/such force of nature ... Mandela woulda been proud of your truthfulness, Jannie. He was an honorable man who loved his people. Great write, my friend. The opening stanza is sparkling w/such a strong dual meaning. Love always.
Breedt Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 2:49 AM
Hi Freddie, its always so wonderful to get.a comment from you. Thank you
Cresswell Avatar
August 14, 2017 at 7:33 AM
It is a mournful poem with a touch underlying anger. He was someone I looked up to as a hero. Well written.
Cresswell Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 9:22 AM
I love the colour red!
Breedt Avatar
August 15, 2017 at 2:50 AM
Hi Patricia. So wonderful to find you here again. The red carpet is out just for you. Thank you
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