Ethiopia
Your landscape is beautiful
Your people are thoughtful
What is happening now?
...
Expectation is a reason
To live unhappy in a prison
You have to let yourself free
From being a victim and see
...
Whether I am happy or sad
Whether I am angry or mad
Life goes on
Whether I am poor or rich
...
I am Senait Gebrehiwot an Ethiopian poet who writes in English. I am drawn to themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet truths of everyday life. My poems often grow from reflection, honesty, and a desire to make sense of fleeting moments. Writing is not only my form of expression but also my way of reaching out — to connect, to heal, and to inspire. Through my words, I hope readers find clarity, encouragement, and a reminder that no one walks alone in their journey.)
Ethiopia.
Ethiopia
Your landscape is beautiful
Your people are thoughtful
What is happening now?
Death became familiar
Racism became popular
A land of human origin
Naturally gifted in terrain
An ancient mother land
Didn't have to go south
All the people sacrificed
Are a big deal to my mind
Why can't love prevail?
Why can't we be civil?
A country with many gifts
With bright minds and talents
Should do better in these terms
Love and peace should prevail
Growth and success should sustain
We should forgive each other
And live in peace together
Racism should be cancelled
Out of our motherland.
'It is better to live with so many flaws than to live dreaming a life that never is'