Zimbabwe '08

Grey smoke of burning limbs
A burnt charred flag of 
patriotism flying
In the June 27 democracy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Grisetti Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Profoundly moving poem.
Chakrapany Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 10:12 AM
simple but true .great write .thank you for sharing .jk
Palmer Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM
patriotism at a bloody,burnt cost,so sad,great write Joshua
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