Youth’s SPEAK! FREE TIBET
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
The following piece is written by one of my 14 year old students who is from Tibet. On the first day of class, while introducing herself she spoke of her disdain of how China cruely treats the beautiful people of Tibet. She was so articulate and passionate that you would not have thought that you were listening to a 14 year old, but we were. I am thankful that she has written this piece and I am thankful for her educating me to the terror China is imparting on the Tibetan people. I hope through her writing more people will be inspired to find out information about Tibet and China’s inhumane treatment of her people. I hope you enjoy!
YEARNING FREEDOM- FREE TIBET!
It tears me apart to see Tibetans in Tibet suffer,
A suffering immeasurably undeserved by them who
Endure persecution, imprisonment and murder
Words unthinkable, non-existing in a mere Buddhist’s mind!
Struggling for freedom and independence,
From 56 grueling years of brutal and tyrannical Chinese rule.
In a nation which is rightly ours
And has been wrongly snatched from us.
A nation, a nation with boundless beauty and grandeur.
Excellence marked in it’s pristine natural environment,
Enhancing aesthetically the philosophical Tibetan mind
And by it’s very power, the hearts of the Tibetan people.
With an abundance of rivers, wealth and natural resources,
Land of “snow-lions” and “yaks”, with “peace-loving” people.
Eminent believers in “reincarnation” and “rebirths”
Followers of Buddhism, is what “Tibet” is richly comprised of!
But hatred and envy,
Has led to our misfortune,
Fallen “prey” to the cruel hands of the Evil Occupier
Whose only occupation is to occupy.
Once I had a home, a place regarded as heaven’s clone,
Now fading away in the darkness, it is just a deserted soul standing alone.
My home is brooding, blood red from the tears of the Yarlung River
Clear and distinct as a mother’s mourning, Oh! Potala!
So now, I extend my voice to the world-wide audience,
To all the “peace-loving” nations with citizens galore,
A helping hand is all we ask for,
In fighting the “noble” cause of regaining our “lost” land back!
We Tibetans, bearing the roots of Buddhism
Have strong beliefs in non-violence.
The one and only reason for our passivity,
Is the adoption of violence ever since the beginning.
Expressing my deep gratitude to those countrymen,
Who have made exceptional contribution towards “Tibet”.
Others, who are lagging behind, struck by a trance or in a dilemma
“Wake up!” and help towards contributing for Tibet’s freedom.
Let us not fight for the glory, but for history.
Let us not fight for the pain we are feeling, but for the freedom we are dreaming of.
Let us not fight for regional rights, but for Tibet’s rights.
Let us not fight for any possession, but for Tibet’s position.
Let us fight for a glorious independent day;
The mark of a new epoch in Tibet.
Freedom for Tibet is clear,
Explicit without a single doubt in mind.
An illusion especially for those,
Who are dear to us, yet not near!
The path we have jeopardized for liberation, is a swirling whirlwind
Entwining and perplexing many of our leaders,
But the will of the people will prevail,
With victory destined to surpass all expectations.
The smell of freedom and independence,
A few steps away from an accomplishment.
We, the youth and future of Tibet
Firmly stand for dignity and the freedom of Tibet.
Ever-willing to contribute towards making our nation,
A nation we can call our “own”
A nation we can call our “home”
A “FREE TIBET”
-”BHOE RANGZEN!” ( FREE TIBET)
