Wow these ppl really shamed us wtf is this behavior wow! I am not surprised it's issaqland. These are the only Somali ppl who there woman out shine there man. There woman are more famous then there man. In all forms... so sad!
Nin i sigay ma nabad galo
Nin i sugayna maba jiro
Libta weli ma sii dayn
Gardarrada ma saacido
Nin xaqlana cid lama simo
SOOMAALI BAAN AHAY
Nabaddaan u sahanshaa
Colaaddaan ka selelaa
Sooma jeesto goobaha
Ninka nabarka soo sida
Gacantiisa kama sugo
SOOMAALI BAAN AHAY
Ninkaan taydu soli karin
Uma yeelo suu rabo
Sida dunida qaarkeed
Ninna kabaha uma sido
SOOMAALI BAAN AHAY
Ninka iga sed roonow
Siintaada magaca leh
Ogow kaama sugayee
Hana oran “sasabo bedow”
Dareen seexda ma lihiye
SOOMAALI BAAN AHAY
Saan la kala jaraan ahay
Summadi ay ku wada taal
Rag baa beri i saanyaday
Anoo xoolo soofsada
Xil midnimo anaa sida
SOOMAALI BAAN AHAY
I am Somali
By Abdulkadir Hersi Siyad Yamyam
In these relentless days,
if you have been truly alive,
reflect on past times,
trace back the lines,
ask yourself:
Who is Somali?
No one who breathes oppresses me.
Because I believe in equality
no one is placed above me.
When you come to visit me
see no half-hearted hospitality.
I AM SOMALI
To those of you who say you care
while threatening me with chains,
you’re like a vessel full of holes,
your two-faced treachery leaking away.
Attempts to betray me will never hold sway.
I AM SOMALI
Although I have nothing, my head is high,
I do not beg, I am rich inside with
self-respect, dignity and pride.
If you’re my foe, I’ll never be subdued,
if you’re my friend, my whole heart is for you.
I AM SOMALI
The way ahead is hard, but clear.
My journey will be grievous
though my borders are well-known.
My sword brings danger and misery,
my soul already hangs on the tree.
I AM SOMALI
The man who can harm me barely exists,
but if he comes close, he’ll find I resist.
Should victory be mine, I will not oppress,
any wronged man will regain his rights,
and even my enemies treated justly.
I AM SOMALI
I dread war, always search for peace,
but from enemies I will not flinch,
if they get too close, I’ll defend myself,
won’t turn my face from hostility,
no coward am I—
I AM SOMALI
Swift as the wind yet
not a man of impulse,
toxic as venom yet
swathed in patience, I seek
to bring goodness wherever it’s needed.
I AM SOMALI
To the man who will not consider my view,
I won’t be forced to comply with you,
joining with others all over the world,
I’ll shake off the chains of my oppressors,
servant to no one, unburdened, free.
I AM SOMALI
Though you have far more wealth than me,
don’t come with patronizing charity,
your false praise I do not crave,
I do not sleep, I’m wide awake,
your hollow promises cannot persuade.
I AM SOMALI
While I grazed my cattle, you came to divide,
like livestock you scattered me far and wide,
but my branding you can never hide;
my task now—to do what’s right,
my duty is clear—to reunite.
I AM SOMALI
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