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Der andorranische Jude

they said he was greedy
and he believed it

they called him 'Jew'
a useless, greedy Jew
(not that they were prejudiced)
he believed it

they accused him of murder
(he'd never been at the scene of crime)
he died
they lived

their lies
never whitewashed
by his sister's despair
and the priest's remorse

Author notes

"Andorra" by Max Frisch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andorra_%28play%29


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  • wingsofgold25 silver member
    June 7
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    Thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest.

  • Amaranthine Lover silver member
    May 1
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    Nicely written and constructed piece
  • individuality gold member
    April 5

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    a sad poem, there is always a scapegoat to be found somewhere if the elite want to get off with their madness, a good poem, full of dark sorrow and hidden agendas.

  • judmc
    March 29

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    Ganz Gut

    Ein ganz schoenes Gedicht,es hat mir ganz gut gefallen Sie haben sich sehr gut aus gedruekt.darf ich
    ihnen bieton eins von mir zu lesen "Die Capri Fischer"
    heist es.Besten dank.George+++
    P.S.Ich bin Englander
    • judmc
      March 29
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      Anna Parva

      Sehen sie wieder an unter den ersten 6 poems

    • LittleAnn
      March 29
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      Danke für den Kommentar.
      Could you please send me the link for this poem? I can't find it.

      Annie

  • cafegroundzero silver member
    March 28

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    zehr interesant


    Pardon my bad German.

    Very interesting. I will book mark.

    Ich mag das, ich weiss nicht warum. Ich mochte die "Andorra" auf Max Frisch lehren. Danke fur die Linke.


  • Melodies silver member
    March 10

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    Your fine education shines forth from this splendid poem, fine poetess. Proud of you, most surely...


  • Blooming Poet Greeters member
    March 5

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    Very powerful, very powerful indeed. a lot of emotion and pain here. love this part
    their lies
    never whitewashed
    by his sister's despair
    and the priest's remorse

  • Firequeen gold member
    March 5

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    very interesting write you have penned here.
    thank you for your entry
    good luck to you
    fire

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