Letter from David Johnson

From the Archives of Ms. Daphne Muse at the Oasis in the Diaspora. c. 1972.

Greetings Comrade Sister,

I received your most vibrant missive a few days ago, and I must say it was a pleasant surprise hearing from you. In these most critical of times it provided me with a uplift to my spirits, the enclosure on the Tupamaros was informative. We have been hearing alot about them since the Uruguayan government has initiated a thirty day campaign to crush their liberation movement.

With the transition of time, the struggle for liberation from the tenacious clutches of imperialism waged by Third World countries will become more intense, because the people are no longer content with carrying the burden of oppression imposed on them by the nefarious elements of imperialism.

The book you mention by Padmore is one I have heard much about. I am hoping to read some day since it might provide answers to some questions which keep popping up.

We are swepted into the maelstrom of revolution out of our undying love for the people, our objective is understood by all but the course we should take is not firmly established. Therefore it requires constant study and action, these are the only ways we can determine if we are moving in the proper direction.

But we know the victory of the people is inevitable, then we will gather our people, feast, and dance in the sun.

The poem was mellow, I use to hear it on the earphones before they took them from us. Now I listen to my comrades thoughts, because the opposition cannot vanquish my spirit to fight and win.

What is the title of the book you are writing the review on, if I may ask.

Hey that scene you run about the ocean is beautiful, before I came to these camps I use to live in San Diego and that was right on the ocean. There is nothing more beautiful than to walk along the sea on a warm night, that is a nice trip I use to do it all the time. Some time I lay back and trip on those days, and look forward to the day when I once again can do this.

I look forward to hearing from Jean, she is a beautiful sister. I hope when this missive reaches you are enjoying good health and blessed with the courage to encounter adversities and overcome them.

Well I guess I have rambled on long enough so I shall conclude this missive for now.

Yours in Struggle,
Comrade
David

P.S. Give our love to all the people, the love of the people will overcome and prevail against fascism.