I have sent this poem to a memorial service held in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada in memory of two journalists Ali Iman Sharmarke and Mahad Ahmed Elmi who were killed in Mogadishu in three weeks ago. Mr. Sharmarke was a Somali Canadian and a co-founder of a most widely cherished radio and TV station, Horn Afrik based in Mogadishu. MOhamed Elmi Dulcad, A Somali Canadian, and his daughter read the poem at the gathering on my behalf.
Robbed from us are stars of peace
Down our cheeks tears are rolling
Our hearts are weeping in silence
What a painful loss we are feeling!
Ali and Elmi have gracefully exited
Passing the candle of freedom to us
In this this grief-stricken memorial
We should not only mourn but also organize
To keep the flame of freedom ever glowing
Ever flickering under any threat or attack
Never letting it blown off by winds of terror
Freedom of expression should survive
Amid wheezing bullets and flying bombs
Bravo Abdi Noor! I'm so thankful Somalia Has a poet like you to be heard. At least it gives us hope that the future may be brighter, for your part of the world. Keep writing, praying and being the inspiration you are! God bless you all!
So sad: you eulogize them beautifully in powerful, meaningful lines. Keep speaking out; keep searching for peace; you have many, all over the world, hoping for a bright future for Somalia.
It will Abdi, but how many more innocent lives will it take?
Like an alcoholic, one is too many and a thousand is not enough.
This saddens me deeply, my prayers are with you, brother.
Walt
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on August 31, 2007
Stars of peace describe you well. Keep up the fight for peace. Victor
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So sad: you eulogize them beautifully in powerful, meaningful lines. Keep speaking out; keep searching for peace; you have many, all over the world, hoping for a bright future for Somalia.
(((HUGS))), love and prayer, Karla.
It will Abdi, but how many more innocent lives will it take?
Like an alcoholic, one is too many and a thousand is not enough.
This saddens me deeply, my prayers are with you, brother.
Walt