Gunjur Online
Apr 6, 20181 min
An Ode to Halifa
In the midst of dark political clouds
He spoke his truth and shone the light
During those years when Jawara pulled crowds
Through Foroyaa he made the picture bright
Then came the soldiers with guns proud
Many jumped on board for political pride
He shook his head, said no, unbowed
The bullets came he stayed without fright
Went to jail for witch-hunter's bout
All for the people not his own plight
When many treated election with doubt
He stood with faith in the people's right
To choose their leader no matter the clouds
Hail Halifa the most calm and bright
- by Momodou Sabally