LAST CYCLE © 2008
Humble people asking,
Your amputated condition does not make you fall,
The smile shines, even with nothing,
In the open palm, the silent hope.
How do you manage with so little?
Raise your voice, claim your rights,
Those who call you mad are the ones, little by little,
Hiding their flaws in the shadows.
They want you to stay on the ground,
To use your condition as a banner,
To govern without brakes, without restriction,
To own the entire and lofty estate.
But your ambition is greater, hidden,
It is the desire for a more dignified life,
Where your children can find shelter,
And education be your most noble insignia.
In the arduous battle of guidance,
May every step, no matter how painful,
Be a path in renewal,
Where your effort is recognized.
The fight for dignity is worth it,
May your legacy always be remembered,
And may your life, with truth and humility,
Be a beacon for a people who are never defeated.