descendant of the darawiish

I am a proud descendant of the darawiish, the men who drove the British colonials out of Somalia. Laascanood is home, Sool is home, it is our birthright, our inheritance, the sand and rocks under which our ancestors lie. 

I'm praying for my people in Laascanood, and my brothers and sisters across all Muslim lands that are under oppressive regimes. 

The fight for freedom doesn't end. The drums beat on. 

#vivaLA

sonnet written (roughly?) in iambic pentameter 

Also, because it brings my heart such joy, an English professor after reading this poem advised that I continue writing poetry. 

Keep doing the things that make you feel alive.