Mandela (Trois-par-Huit)

by Larry Chamberlin   May 12, 2018


Mandela (Trois-par-Huit)

Suspicion
met by opposition
lock you away on an island hole

harsh waves break incessant against this captain’s soul
sand underfoot dragged out to hungry sea takes toll.

Still you dance to beat of your kwela
non-violent fellah
Mandela

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  • 5 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    Excellent

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