22 December, 2010

Poem: Somaliland, a Miracle in the Horn by Adnan Abdi

SOMALILAND, A MIRACLE IN THE HORN

They say Somaliland went to the sky

They wonder how it jumped so high

A level that made the world surprised

Making state like this history recorded


They say it is located in a dangerous region

They wonder how it survived assimilation

Experts says anarchy and chaos spread like epidemics

Realizing Somaliland is immune to these endemics

They say Somaliland's case is a miracle

They wonder and ask if it is an oracle

Somalis are the same in every side

Exposing this theory's false side

They say democracy is a tough process

They wonder why in Somaliland it is a less stress

Free and fair Elections are not common in the horn

Making our enemies to sting them like a thorn

They say rebuilding needs others support

They wonder the outcome of an individual effort

Neighbours get jealous from our vibrant free markets

Hoping one day they will freely trade the same baskets


They say Hargeisa streets are safer than Nairobi highways

They wonder and ask who secures these alleyways

May be the secret lies in my people's lifestyle

Compelling failed societies to adopt this good proifle.

Oh Allah! The almighty, Bless Somaliland with your bounties

Oh Allah! The almighty, Protect my country from the evil eyes

Oh Allah! The almighty, Keep my people's solidarity

Oh Allah! The almighty, Make my nation an icon in the Horn

Adnan Abdi

email: cadnaanr@yahoo.com

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