Written piece
WE ARE THE COMMONWEALTH
Samuel Nicholas
Antigua and Barbuda
About this piece
The poem reminds people of who we are and what the organization is about. It encourages unity, commitment and participation-key elements in nurturing resilience, growth and development. It encourages the Commonwealth to continue to be a beacon of hope to the world.
WE ARE THE COMMONWEALTH
We are the Commonwealth!
Where: Cooperation,
Originality and
Mission impact. A
Mandated
Organization that’s
Noble. It’s a fact!
Weathering
Excellently,
Accentuating
Liberty, while
Trumpeting
Human Rights for all and sundry.
We are the Commonwealth!
With painting, song and drum,
Stories that tell the sum,
Of cultures that have developed and grown;
Poems, drama and dance,
Music that breathes romance,
A rhythm that’s uniquely our own.
We are the Commonwealth!
With sunsets of great hue,
Tranquil waters of blue,
Nature’s gifts that are serene and so nice;
With flora and fauna,
Rich tropical splendour,
Truly, a taste of what is paradise.
We are the Commonwealth!
Of pain and some glory,
We do tell each story,
Of the struggles and conquests we all share;
With unity and strength,
We’ll defend at all length,
The freedom we hold so precious and dear.
We are the Commonwealth!
Show our appreciation,
To the God of creation,
For the wisdom and guidance by His righteous hands;
His love and His favours,
In all our endeavours,
Pray for peace and safety in our great lands.
We are the Commonwealth!
In times of much shifting,
When voices are lifting,
And cries for equality and justice are raised;
The Commonwealth must stand tall,
Bringing hope to one and all,
Whose rights are ignored and contributions not praised.
We are the Commonwealth!
So come with your gift, your passion and success,
Your dream, your inspiration, and a desire for nothing less,
For we’re a people of resilience, nobility and worth;
Working together,
In peace or in danger,
To help make this Foundation, the best here on Earth.