and the opeation takes some time
so
on the National Day of Portugal
I pick up the pen to which I'm increasingly unfamiliarized
and I write probably with some mistakes that the computer
can't automatically ammend
let's say that the abstract past does not need to be remembered
an anarchic and misshapen picture will perhaps be more appropriate
and Camões on top of his pedestal
will be overwhelmed by the lack of dedication to the Portuguese Cause
and so much incompetence by Government' Servants
that public and privately became rich
those who receive decorations at the National Parade
are poor or badly paid
and the patrons' smiles are crumbs
to support their sustenance
unless they emigrate.
assim
no Dia de Portugal
pego na caneta à qual sou cada vez mais alheio
e escrevo provavelmente com alguns erros que o computador
não emenda automaticamente
digamos que o passado abstracto não necessita ser recordado
um desenho anárquico e disforme será tavez mais adequado
e Camões no alto do seu pedestal
ficará abismado com a falta de dedicação à Causa Portuguesa
e tanta incompetência dos Servidores do Estado
que publica e privadamente enriquecem
os que recebem condecorações na Parada Nacional
são pobres ou mal pagos
e os sorrisos dos patronos são migalhas
para lhes garantir o sustento
se não emigraram.
by Armando TABORDA.2017
(photo taken from Internet)
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