freedom square

The meeting place is a round a bout

the fountain is still there

bullet holes pepper the masonry

only planners seem to care

bistros and trendy coffee shops

with boutiques for your hair

in Freedom Square

oil refinery’s light up the sky

with toxic burn off flare

military music and speeches

from loudspeakers blare

party manifestos are for sale

don't buy one if you dare

In Freedom Square

a veteran in his demob coat

hidden medals wear

begging on the clean streets

for small change going spare

torturers in smart civil suits

walk by unaware

in Freedom Square