Simu Malu – Reconciliation
written by Pedro Lebre – Villa Harmonia – Dili Timor Loro Sae (only available in Tetun)
Pedro gave me this copy of his poem while I was staying at Villa Harmonia, June 14, 2003. Villa Harmonia was home to many Australians and other activists during the Indonesian occupation. We hope to hear from some of you.
Simu malu ho neon nakraik
Hatete lia los ba neon naksalak
Hadia hikas lasu be kotu
Iha biti be ita naheTan funu mak fahe ita
Ita dalan sai naksobu
Mai ita hotu hadia
Iha biti be ita naheHakribit funu…
Simu malu ba
Harohan tuir Ramelau, Matebian
Kasu tuir Loes. Laclo, Dilor
Fase ho We, tasi feto tasi maneNahe biti iha loro monu
Nahe biti iha loro sae
Oekusi, Jaku, Atauro
Iha biti be ita naheSimu malu iha loro monu
Simu malu iha loro sae
Oekusi, Jaku, Atauru
Mai ita tur.
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