artwork by Cyra Jael
Today, we rose—united, aflame,
against corruption’s endless game.
Our voices thunder, fierce and clear,
shaking halls where power sneers.
Within that four-cornered palace high,
our cry of truth will split the sky,
and stone by stone, those walls will fall,
for justice waits to claim us all.
In our streets let courage reign,
let unity bloom in peace, not pain
And let them know both near and far, the power of the people is
stronger than people in power
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