East Timor

poem by: Chris Newman
Written on Apr 28, 2018 

East Timor

Alas for my nation
My people are spreadeagled 
In the dust
But God's warm love envelops them
Waiting the time
Vengeance is mine declares the Lord

Alas

Alas for the nation that defies me 
Declares the Lord
Vengeance is mine

 

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