He removed the headdress for the last time
The green symbol of servitude relinquished
Never to serve again
His country's disowned child
Once known by the fatherland but known no more
He takes it all in stride
knowing better things are in store
Independence comes at a cost
He is ever willing to pay the price
Staying stagnant an unsavory notion
Hope, his only available option
© AishaAbdulkarim