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From your womb
You longed for peace
Among all peoples of faith.

To see hatred abate
And earthly kingdoms cease
You implored against zealots.

For truth and love
You gave your body
To be burned.

Out of the ashes
Your spirit quickens,
Refusing to die.

By Devarakshanam Govinden | Email: herbyg@telkomsa.net