Poetry
By:
Dionisio de Jesus Lopes
A political leader in the tradition of Xanana Gusmao
The chief command of the struggle and people of East Timor
A former school teacher, a leader of the East Timorese Students Association
An architect of East Timorese national unity and reconciliation
Acutely aware of international developments
An unconditional supporter of the three-phased CNRM peace initiative
Died of injuries suffered in an accidental fall
Into a ravine in the East Timorese mountains
His death was a serious setback for the East Timorese resistance
May the people and history of this country never forgets
Konis Santana’s deeds that put him to death
Just to see his country and people set free
From the shackle of hopelessness, did you see?
To live a life likes a bird in the sky above
