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Somalian Poems - Embracing Culture and Diversity through Words
A varied collection of poems gathered around this subject, with space for different voices, images, and moods.
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Foreign
"War-torn Land"
I walk through rubble and debris,
As bombs and bullets make me freeze,
My home destroyed, my heart in pain,
This war-torn land will never be the same.
Foreign
"Sands of Time"
The wind blows across the desert floor,
As I sit and watch the sands of time pour,
Days and weeks and months gone by,
Memories fade, but the sands never die.
Foreign
"Sunset Serenade"
The sun sets over the ocean blue,
And as the sky turns shades of orange and hue,
I hear the sounds of music in the air,
Nature's symphony, a peaceful prayer.
Foreign
"Mother's Love"
In her embrace, I find my peace,
Her love, a bond that will never cease,
Through all my trials and triumphs, she's my guide,
In her arms, I feel safe and free to fly.
Medium Poems
Foreign
My Homeland
My homeland, oh dear Somalia,
Land of beauty, land of drama.
From the mountains to the sea,
Your landscapes make me feel free.
But where is the peace we once knew,
When our skin colours were but a few.
Brothers and sisters, we used to be,
Why have we let hate defeat thee?
Oh, may the day come and soon
When we dance under the moon.
Hand in hand, all tribes as one,
Rejoice the peace we have won.
Foreign
The Camel
The sun beats against the desert sand,
A caravan of camels steadfastly stand.
With humps so full and feet so sure,
The camel's pace remains secure.
Their stomachs full of water for days,
They traverse through the scorching blaze.
In the midst of the vast Sahara,
The camel's persistence is an extra qua.
Animal of the desert, the camel is,
A symbol of strength, a symbol of bliss.
May we learn from its enduring nature,
And thrive with grit in all our futures.
Foreign
The Little Prince of Somalia
Born amidst the war-torn land,
A little prince of Somalia stands.
With curious eyes and innocent grin,
He wonders what the future brings in.
His home, once brimming with peace,
Is now filled with chaotic unease.
But he dreams of a world without strife,
Where children laugh, not taken by life.
His tiny arms hug his mother's neck,
As they tread through the worn track.
He knows they'll find peace someday soon,
And he'll have his own place under the moon.
This little prince, with his unwavering soul,
Is our beacon of light, our eternal goal.
May we strive to make his dreams come true,
And build a land that is beautiful and new.
Long Poems
Foreign
From the Ashes
In a distant land of sun and sand,
Where war and famine lay their hand,
The people there, so scarred and worn,
Were left to wander and mourn.
Their homes destroyed, their crops all gone,
Their children hungry, crying forlorn,
Their lives were but a daily fight,
For survival was always the light.
But in their hearts there was a flame,
A hope that no one could ever tame,
A belief that one day they would see,
A brighter future, a destiny.
And so they rose from the ashes,
With courage and strength that never passes,
They worked hard, they toiled each day,
To make a difference in every way.
They built their homes, they tilled the land,
They taught their children to understand,
That no matter how bleak the days,
Their dreams and hopes would never fade away.
And in this land of sun and sand,
A new generation took a stand,
For peace and progress, they would fight,
And never give up, with all their might.
And so the world looked upon them,
With awe and admiration condemned,
For they had shown that in adversity,
Hope and determination could set them free.
So let us all take inspiration,
From the Somalian nation,
And rise from the ashes of our strife,
To create a better world, and a better life.





