This
song by Thomas more embodies the spirit of
the Ogaden Somali people who are undergoing
the most brutal and inhuman genocide they
had ever experienced in the Hands of
Ethiopian Colonialism since their land was
turned over to Ethiopia. The spirit of the
Ogaden people is indomitable despite
conspiracies from some quarters in the East
and West and Even from Communist Cuba.
The
struggle continues- 2008
The
Minstrel Boy
Thomas
Moore
The
minstrel boy to the war is gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him.
His father's sword he has girded on
And his wild harp slung behind him.
"Land of song," said the warrior bard,
"Though all the world betrays thee,
One sword at least thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee."
The minstrel fell but the foeman's chain
Could not bring his proud soul under.
The harp he loved ne'er spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder
And said, "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
They shall never sound in slavery!"
Thomas Moore (1779-1852)
Addendum
The
Minstrel Boy will return we pray
When we hear the news we all will cheer it,
The minstrel boy will return one day,
Torn perhaps in body, not in spirit.
Then may he play on his harp in peace,
In a world such as Heaven intended,
For all the bitterness of man must cease,
And ev'ry battle must be ended.
http://www.schletty.com/music/MinstrelBoy_nodrum.mp3
pure
melodies for the song
1.
http://ingeb.org/songs/minstre2.mid |
