Tears of Nation

The Isolation and Sorrow I Experienced from Aliens
The slavery of my Kuki nation,
Longing each week for this solitary, parched moment
To rise like a phoenix.

O my father, the nation's father,
Our disputes have cast me into despair.
How long will we pray for unity?
The dreams of heroes turn to dust.
Wake up, my brothers,
Let's hail our survival and heritage.

O my mother, the nation's heart,
We've failed the test of revenge.
Heal me without fear or favor.
In you, I place my liberty and rights,
For you are my first love.
Wake up, my sisters,
The tyrant threatens to consume us.
Drag me out from this new form of slavery.

A lack of purpose, trust, and hope from our leaders.
I received promises joyfully,
But they were the elephant in the room,
A mirage spoken by every mouth in this polite society.
Separate administration—a sight for sore eyes.
Intellectuals remain silent,
Our desires meet the new character of Kuki slavery.
We bear the scars of kings,
But the pride of our tribal blood, I fear no more.

How pitiful the tyrant is,
In search of gold, losing diamonds.