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On a Hill Not Far Away |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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ON A HILL NOT FAR AWAY 22 February 2009 Here where Boers and Brits incarcerated Brits and Boers and Blacks and, amongst others, Number Four attacked the body, mind, soul and spirit, but mostly did not win, Desperation has given breach-birth to a shimmering infant, Hope; and a glass band celebrates transparency and eleven official welcomes emblazon an invitation in rainbow colours to enter into Our Constitutional Court where every brick and style has its story . . . May Justice forever prevail in these hallowed halls of history. Owl http://www.constitutionalcourt.org.za/site/home.htm [This message has been edited by OwlSA (02-22-2009 08:06 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: This poem pulsates with your sense of justice and your ability to put emotions into words that always touch deeply. Very impressive and thought provoking, dear Diana. Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I feel very honoured by your kind words, Margherita. The glass band is a short (from top to bottom) all around the building which one would have to bend down see through, but which symbolises the transparency that the government now has. Although it is good that much of the corruption of the government is laid bare, it is a pity that it is there in the first place. May that change at our upcoming elections on 22 April this year. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Corruption of the government's components is a plague that has spread all over the world, sadly. May a new consciousness and the desire of transparency be contagious. Good luck for your upcoming important event! Thank you, Diana! Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Margherita. Yes you are right, sadly. Thank you for your good wishes. Since I replied to you I added a link to our Constitutional Court. Owl |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sad to say that even with new elections we get more of the same no matter what was promised to get elected. All one can do is hope for change for the better. M |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Maureen, isn't it a bit early to tell for the USA? Owl |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Diana I wasn't speaking about The Presidency. I always respect our President and hope that the decisions are best for all. You may not realize it, but where I live in PA. we have many small boroughs and townships (or maybe cities and towns for others and of course the 50 states for all) that actually run much smaller governments that we also elect every so many years. M |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, I see what you mean. Yes, I can imagine.  Owl |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, vandana. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
May Justice forever prevail in these hallowed halls of history. I enjoyed your post dear Diana. I have read a lot of books on Africa, including the Long Walk by Nelsen Mandela, The greatest man in my lifetime. I also have as no 1 in my book case, Jock of The Bushveldt. Two wonderful books. Take care, love Lindsay |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Lindsay! Wow! "A Long Walk To Freedom" and "Jock of the Bushveld"! You must have felt unbelievably enriched by both of them. I am very impressed. They are both on my wish list, but I know I will need a shipload of tissues (Kleenexes) for each of them. Nelson Mandela is my (and half a million other people's) hero! Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dear Owl, Well expressed, my friend. You done did good. Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Alison. Owl |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
"Desperation has given breach-birth to a shimmering infant, Hope;" This is so true of much of our world today. This is a very informative read. Very good writing, Owl. Hugs, Ethel Ethels Love Poetry My SpiritIsUp Poetry Shelf Powered by CGISpy.com |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Owl, This is good work. Of course I'm not in favor of locking people up at all, and never have been. Love Bobby |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Well, I am one of those people, who believe only what I see. Very little of what I am told. It seems like nothing is ever what is told it will be. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes there has been a history of injustices that need to be addressed. Hopefully everything can keep moving forward in a progressive organized peaceful manner. Very touching write. Eric |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ethel. I'm glad you especially enjoyed and agreed with the part about Hope. Thanks, Bobby. I'm sorry to hear that, Sue. Thank you, Eric. It is so possible, broadly speaking. Owl |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
A lesson of history and humanity. Exceptional poetry. clever talks delay friendship! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Diana, have you ever thought of running for office? The world would be a better place if we had more politicians of the likes of you! ~ Equality for creatures both great and small!  "Desperation has given breach-birth to a shimmering infant, Hope;" ~ You're quite the writer! ~ and I like the way you think! Love & Light, Linda  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Desperation has given breach-birth to a shimmering infant, Hope; May that infant thrive! *S* Wonderful write, my friend! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Kushal. I hadn’t thought of it like that. A good mix, if I say so myself, but only after your drawing my attention to it! Giggles, Linda. In theory, I would love to do that. However, I don’t suffer stupidity (as in blind stupidity and a refusal to hear what somebody else has to say which is prevalent here, and probably everywhere) and evil gladly. Ignorance, is a completely different kettle of fish. I started teaching pretty soon after my birth, and still do so, informally and free and on request, from e.g. colleagues and I absolutely love teaching to bits. My son would make an excellent politician, and has been asked to get into local politics by several people (including me, though very grudgingly by me, because of the danger and the above that I would hate for him, but that he would be so good at handling, as he does in his capacity as Chairman of Sector Policing Forum and Deputy Chairman of Community Policing Forum and as a police reservist (all of the above unpaid)). Thank you Ruth. I am the eternal optimist, but even I am struggling to continue to be one, after our recent elections. I have always been proud to be a South African until now. It is not so much the party that won the elections on 22 April last week (though that party isn’t my choice), but the man who is going to be our president who makes me now hang my head in shame and embarrassment. Amongst many other things, we will be the laughing stock of the world. However, there is more to being a South African than the president of the country (or so I keep trying to convince myself). Smiles. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
"and a glass band celebrates transparency" I wish I had written that. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You just did, Ida! Smiles. Owl |
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