The Prose (Composed For Adv. Moses Pinto) Poem by Bernedita Rosinha Pinto

I am here for myself and for those I love
I will protect the happiness of those I care
I will fight for the peace of those I respect
I will attain the rights for those who deserve it
I am here for myself and for those I love!

I will unfurl the petals of truth with time and efforts
I will seek purity and submerge the falsities others cherish
I will expose the unworthiness of disrespect and distrust
I will use my profession to uphold justice and integrity
I am here for myself and for those I love!

I have not to worry what I will eat or who will feed me
I have been blessed by providence and grace, fortunately;
I will walk amidst the enemies and opponents dauntlessly
I will use every ounce of my energy to promote righteousness
I am here for myself and for those I love!

I will defy the wind and the storm of hatred and malevolence
I will ask the moon and earth never to vanish my nobility
I will ask sun to shine and empower me to reach veracity to its apex
I will win laurels for those who deserve their privileges.
I am here for myself and for those I love!

I will clear the obstacles that stand in the way of the helpless
I will appeal and re-appeal for justice until it is attained entirely,
I will climb and cross every hill of confrontation and conflict
I will ask God for fulfillment of dreams which others in my eyes see,
I am here for myself and for those I love.