Dear Country (Part II)

Lying in my bed

I breathe during these long nights

Lying in my bed

I think about our honorable fights

Lying  in my bed

I swallow the tears

Coming out of my fears

out of my pride 

to be part of these fights…

For over 20 years

our people suffered from those beasts

Damn it.. 

they yelled out of misery

burned while begging for their dignity

But hey people

Let’s breathe,

Let’s just open our lungs and peacefully breathe

The scent of freedom

It’s coming from underneath

Underneath the burning souls

Underneath the core of your bones

I see your halo my sweet home

I can feel your warmth over my cheek bone

You can cry over my sensitive shoulder

I promise it will be your safest shelter

Now you can go to sleep

I will put you to bed

I promise you can sleep tonight

Cuz I’ll be hiding you inside

Whatever I have to do

I swear I will make it up to you

I’ll sing the lullaby for you

I will chase the monsters of the night for you

I’ll carry the stars so high just for you

I will catch the pages of your glory and read them

I will make sure that everybody get to see them

Hallelujah !

It’s high time for democracy

Hallelujah!

It’s high time for integrity

Hallelujah

It’s your time dear country...

Arwa Rekik 4 Maths 2 * Jan 2011 * Sousse Pioneer School, Tunisia *