This is a tribute to the greatest African president of all time, General Maxamed Siyaad Barre.
This poem was composed by the honoured Habar Yoonis poet Xaaji Aadan Axmed Afqallooc. It is a beautiful poem celebrating the work, ethics and achievements of one of Africa's greatest sons.
Enjoy:
Saddex buu ka yahay qaadaddii aradka Soomaale
Surwaalkii ma dhigin iyo dharkii sawjarnimadiiye
Sar intuu abuurtay uma bixin soohdin laydh badane
Socdaal uguma kicin Yurub intuu saydhey maal badane
Suhuun kuma leh baanka iyo shirkado soorta iibsade e
Sokeeyaan lahaa iyo ma odhan seeddiyay xiga e
Saqda dhexe intuu liida tegey looma sacabbeyne
Sidii uu dad kale yeeli jiray wuu ka saahidaye
Soo jeed habeen iyo feker baa solay naftiisiiye
Sabab iyo taqadum lagu gaadho buu ku hurdo seegaaye
Sidaasay dadweynuhuna kalsoonida dhab ugu siiyeene
Saciim buu Afriiqiya u yahay saadiq aaminahe
Sida qamarka oogada socda bay sare u eegaane
Sawdkuu la yeedhiyo codkaa loo sid tiriyaaye
Seeftii nasriga iyo wuxu sitaa suuratul ikhlaase
Sagal hooray buu noo yahay iyo seermaweydada e
Sidii lagu tilmaamaba runtii uga sinaad roone
Sidaasay dadweynuhuna kalsoonida dhab ugu siiyeene
He is the supreme leader of the Somalis
He continues to wear his battle dress
He does not build breezy mansions for himself
Doesnt go gallivanting to Europe and luxurious locales
Doesnt own wealth in Banks and Big Corporations
He doesnt practice nepotism nor promote his in-laws
Doesnt go debauching at the beachside bars late at night
His is not the way of his corrupt and depraved predecessors
A Wakeful Vigil and Worry has exhausted and depleted him
For the Cause of Somali progress he loses sleep
And that is the reason he retains the confidence of his people
Most Magisterial of all African, He is a generous and trusted leader
ALL AFRICA LOOKS UP TO HIM LIKE THE MOON IN THE NIGHT-SKY
AS THEY HOLD FAST TO HIS EVERY WORD AND PRONOUNCEMENT
HE WIELDS AN AVENGING SWORD AND ALLAH'S WORDS
To us, he is like a cooling breeze and Refreshing rains
Words fail to describe the glory of our leader
And that is the reason he retains the confidence of his people
