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Freedom
The light at the end of the tunnel shines bright
Our bones are weary, its been a long fight
They tried to hold us down with their attacks
Killing innocent people in packs
Because they dared to speak out for their rights
tears roll down my cheeks at the sight
Of young school children beaten all night
Because they dared to separate wrong from right
The light at the end of the tunnel shines bright
A light that builds hope in our hearts
We are ready for the fight, ready to take flight
Spread our wings, and fly, to greater heights
We are not afraid, we shall overcome
No longer will we be held down,
We shall evolve from sunrise to sundown
The light at the end of the tunnel shines bright
It acts as our guide, our dreams we shall find
Our spirits will not be subdued by vile words of anger and hate
No matter what they say, our freedom is our fate
Our future is at stake, for our children’s sake.
The journey may be long but we shall not give up
They can beat us, and kill us, but our collective spirit will always outlive us
Many were lost to the fight, their memories will forever live in our hearts
The fight for freedom is an arduous task
But with God on our side, it’s not too much to ask.
5 Responses to “Freedom”
Chika Onyeukwu says:
July 5th, 2008 at 5:41 am
Mandela is a gift to Africa,an examplary leader.He had the opportunity of perpetuating himself in power but he rather redefined leadership in a continent where leaders hold-on to power with a muderous passion.Happy birthday Mandela!!
blupanther says:
July 5th, 2008 at 11:24 am
A great summation of freedom
Ada Chimezie-Ezumah says:
July 7th, 2008 at 8:13 am
The Madiba is the symbol of perseverance for all.
good job Chiedu.
otfdf says:
July 12th, 2008 at 3:35 am
i first of all thank the management and publishers of this website, and also take thios chance of posing this question to the rest of the world,whose next bith day will be globally celebrated like for the prince of africa mandela?
Hinkoosaa says:
July 13th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
An exemplery man, really wonderful. He is our proud - for Africans. But I am not comfortable when I hear South Africans(the Blacks)are still living in chanty houses engaged in robbery and in a very poor economic condition. I heard that sill the whites have control over resource. Then what is the meaning of freedom from aparthaied?
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