To find a truth-teller among statesmenIs like trying to findA needle in a haystackImpossibleBut for every implausibilityThere is an exceptionThat proves the rule For those who advocateHuman RightsGlobal JusticeWorld PeaceHe is their spokesmanThe conscience of the universeAn elder statesmanA truth teller A thorn in the eyesOf those who espouseDomination and[Read More…]
Uhuru is SwahiliFor the Arabic HurriyyaHurriyya means Freedom Uhuru to my peopleFrom a life of desperationDenial of decent education Of real opportunity to breakFrom the vicious cycleOf corruptible povertyAnd official brutality Of forced addictionTo misery and affliction Of fecklessness and dopeIn search of illusiveDeceptive,False hope Disappointing leadershipThat’s lost its focusAnd[Read More…]
A tireless servantTo humanity,A fierce fighterFor just causes,For every injusticeOr a calamityHe’s at the forefrontAnd never pauses A committed activistFor social justice,Not in wordsBut in deedsAlleviating suffering is his motivation,A soldier for peaceThrough planting its seeds Stopping violence and ugly wars,Or the killing fieldsIn Latin America,The denial of rightsOf farm[Read More…]
He sat besidesHis father’s bedAnxious, concernedHe might be deadStarted prayingAnd quietly saidHave mercy my LordOr peace instead Though it wasIn the middle of autumnThe father was warmFrom top to bottomHe heard the prayerTo the Lord’s KingdomAnd gave his sonA piece of wisdom I’m pleased with youMy son and proudFor all[Read More…]
Blessed are the childrenThe source of our joyYou loved the day you took themTo buy their first toyWhenever you hear the clangYou would say O’ boy Your thoughts are always with themEvery night and dayTheir smiles will bring happinessIn every shape and way Blessed are the childrenOn the day they’re[Read More…]
To them you’d always be indebtedFrom the cradle to the graveYou could never pay ‘em backEven if you become their slave Rich or poorYoung or oldTheir love is betterThan silver and gold Single or divorcedHusband or wifeYou are indebtedTo them for life Their sacrifices, giving and kindnessAre unconditional with no[Read More…]
She had a visionHe was carrying herOn a white knightEver since they took himFrom her armsIn the middle of the nightHe’s never reallyBeen away orOut of her sightBecause he’s always beenInside her soulAs a guiding light He had a dreamIn his prison cellThey were togetherIn a magnificent flightFlying above the[Read More…]
My very dear sonPeace be with youI might be goneYou may have a clue You’re old enough to knowThe world is not fairWith a brazen foe,Where many don’t care I know you’re anxiousI’ll be away for a whileI’m a prisoner of conscienceKeep the faith and smile God knows I’m innocentOf[Read More…]
Over nine months,Nine long months,Long painful months,Since he’s been moved In Solitary, In the SHU*Deprived of his humanity,Of his family,Yet, conditions have not improved The G-men, the Marshals,The Warden, his henchmenHave never caredTheir indifferenceMakes you sickAnd to get a relief from a judgeIs like trying to teach an old dogA[Read More…]
He calls himself A magistrateBut loves to insultAnd desecrateIt’s difficult in his courtTo concentrateBecause he’s always ready to interruptAnd intimidate Whatever you sayHe won’t hearMight as well talkTo a deaf earHe ignores the lawyersAnd instills fearThey throw their handsAnd say O’ dear The bias is so apparentIn his courtroomIt happens[Read More…]
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