Former Somali dictator Siad Barre wrote an epitaph for himself before he died in Lagos in 1995 where he stayed on asylum status following the popular uprising against his regime. Unfortunately the few words he joted down were discovered only recently by a Nigeria hotel worker. The Nigeria government sent it to Somalia and I was at the scene to receive it.
N.B the story is fiction.
One day
While at the beach
I saw a boat coming
It carried nothing
but a small letter
It was from Nigeria
The letter read:
Here in this grave
A President lies
One who lost his shoes
while on the run for safety
But never shall any finder
Be able to fill them
They are my shoes
They speak volumes
They are my history
N.B Siad Barre said it right and true because for 15 years there was no president in Somalia who could replace him.
Thank you for sharing this Abdi Noor! It makes one wonder just what kind of leaders are needed and where can they be found. That seems to be the problem in most nations. I think it takes people to study what kind of leader is necessary, then try to match it up with someone. Sounds easier than it is;-)
The history of four terrorist organizations in the Balkan and a general introduction to terrorism and freedom fighting. Also includes essays about religious co-existence in the Balkan and about pathological narcissism as a precursor to terrorism.
This book explores how U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy failed to stand up to Soviet aggression during the early Cold War—despite America's overwhelming nuclear advantage.
This book explores how U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy failed to stand up to Soviet aggression during the early Cold War—despite America's overwhelming nuclear advantage.
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Heartbreaking--you are in my prayers.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Eileen