October 24th; If Only For A Moment. Poem by Denny Moonde

I'll celebrate in my national colors.
if only for a moment, light up the fire works.
In the woods they battled,
now the streets my hood.
our liberators dead and alive,
thanks for this peace in which we thrive.
no one will deprive us the joy,
birthdays bring: October 24th;
If only for a moment.
I will waste no tear drops,
I'll make no apologies.
I live in a nation peaceful at best.
Pop open a cold Mosi!
Dress in my national colours,
Some ears to the sermon,
A pastor at the pulpit.
An eve and day well spent,
October 24th; If only for a moment.
Celebrate, am a born free
Somehow torn, economic freedom not won.
....A discussion for a different day,
Today I celebrate October 24th
If only for a moment.
A basketful of joy, peace, love and unity
The struggle long won October 24th
If only for a moment;
We received a flower from a neighbour
Play Madalas soccer;
Have a family day on open ground
If only for a moment.
We realised our ears do not know
The sound of gunfire the misfortunes of war-fare
October 24th if only for a moment
Pull down the political curtain.
Look beyond religious inclinations
Dress Green, Orange, Red and Black
Glide like an Eagle.
Stamp out the confusion
Pray! Party! Dance! Do as you please
If only for a moment.
My October 24th will be blissful
How will yours be....if only for a moment.