Amputee World

First english poem in years. My first Afrikaans poetry book is already published.

the setting sun going its way
i walk down the path of decay
left foot right
on every corner ready to fight
for the truth of life
until i feel in my back the knife
no one sees the dark shadows
like i see the burrows
lurking with death in every corner
alas i wonder
will i set us free
in a world amputee

© 2013 Jaco Louw