The tall eucalyptus tree

With many trunks

And its thick branches

Just bow down

From fear of knocking down

While it blows and blows

From the Red Sea shore.

 

How strong is the wind of change

Some accept its challenge

While others manage to escape

By retreating or using force

This dynamic wind

If you think

Is Eritrea, of course.

 

Haile Bokure

From "Eritrea is Born" Page 74.