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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( http://allpoetry.com/column/2340231 )
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Comments
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hmm... this looks like one we shouldn't miss! You know what I'm reading now? Krabat!
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I read Krabat a year ago and really loved it, haven't seen the movie though...
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WOW!!! This is really good. Well done + good luc
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Haven't read this book but you've got me interested! Enjoyed this.
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Thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest.
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Nicely written and constructed piece
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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.
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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 -
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Anna Parva
Sehen sie wieder an unter den ersten 6 poems -
Danke für den Kommentar.
Could you please send me the link for this poem? I can't find it.
Annie
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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.
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Your fine education shines forth from this splendid poem, fine poetess.
Proud of you, most surely... 
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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 -
very interesting write you have penned here.
thank you for your entry
good luck to you
fire
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