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2008 International Goan Convention
Toronto, Canada
Early Bird Discount Registration closes March 31, 2008
http://www.2008goanconvention.com
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DEATH OF SCARLETT KEELING AND THE LOSS OF INNOCENCE
The death of Scarlett Keeling refuses to die down and in fact has grown
Especially after the mother has made serious allegations of her own
Of the involvement of politicians in the murky side of life
These have ignited more rumours which are now rife -
It seems this case has now out of all proportion been blown.
Old-timers from this laid-back village of Anjuna must lament
How much this news does their reputation misrepresent.
On the *balcaos*, in the evening, the talk used to be
How little one could get these days for a rupee -
Now they must be horrified over the loss of innocence to such an extent
The talk among the fish sellers and buyers at the *tinto* in Anjuna
Was about the latest news from Africa of de Souza and da Cunha.
Now they must be talking about people like Scarlett
And how she was in some ways, no better than a harlot -
I guess there is nowadays no interest in the price of fish like tuna.
- Shanti Dhoot
