I Am Not A Rebel Poem by Mohammad Younus

You took my land, then labeled me as a rebel,
As an anti national, a traitor to your country
I am the son of the soil, don't call me a rebel
I will never assimilate to your culture, religion, and language
While my blood is being spilt on my sacred soil
You give medals to the cops who kill,Maim, blind and lynch
You lock up my leaders for challenging occupation
For reinforcing in me the passion for freedom
You condemn my children to torture cells
As you fear they might fight ding dong battles

Mykoul