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»Fountain of lies«

by Mduduzi Cedrick Mokoena, February 27, 2024

Fountain of lies you breed evil from your own well, take me not by your wrath for I am pure and innocent; I only needed to quench my thirst and not to consume your evil deeds.
Fountain of lies drown me not into the pity of shame but deliver me from your inequities, fountain of lies you are calm and deep, everyone who drinks from you drowns.
Fountain of lies you have eyes of an Eagle and a tongue of a serpent; you see beyond the valleys and poison streams which flows down the mountains.
Fountain of lies you have swallowed great Men and women; Kings and queens have all fallen at your mercy,

Written: May 2000
Tags: Love Relationships Revenge Wedding

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