Art by: Moesha Cordez
Written by: Raisa Ramos
Seeing poverty that comes like a thief
Forcefully suppressing the people’s belief
Stealing freedom and guarding like a chief
Unceasingly contributing to everyone’s grief
But despite the aching hearts and rising fear
Despite being in the chaotic atmosphere
Despite seeing the skies that are still not clear
Thrive to be led in the light to adhere
Cling to the light that gives wisdom
Wisdom that gives patience to overcome
Overcome the day and the succeeding days to come
Come in the light that brings enlightenment to everyone
So take a little time to slumber
Take a little rest that seems not to bother
Take a little prayer and hope to utter
Gather strength to unceasingly conquer
Conquer those who speak empty promises
Those who desire nothing but power to possess
Those who are esteemed by blind praises
Those who pretend they have peace in their faces
Look no longer to the half-filled glass with envy
Avoid the narrowness that portrays it as half-empty
Acknowledge your assets and use it efficiently
To fight with morality and fight for liberty
Go and take faith as your main weapon
Recognize that strength coming from education
Advance more in disseminating information
And leave no excuse to conceal inaction
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