A poem written for the Equatorian Community Welfare Association, but dedicated to all the people of South Sudan.
I am your name is
by Mark
I am Nation
World’s youngest nation
Take my hand, guide my heart
Set me safely on my path
To me you are everything
Only with you do I begin
Turn fonduk and nourish
Safe rokuba shelter me your wish
I cry when you scold
Lose my fear when you hold
Grow strong I will
And all your dreams for me fulfil
You are my mystery
Today you’re so near to me
We are one it does seem
Sad tomorrow it was just a dream
I love you, though of you I’m frighted
My faith we will be reunited
Too briefly our fingers entwined
I lost you before you were mine
I am Nation
World’s youngest nation
Not my sister, my daughter, my aunt, wife or niece
You are my mother, your name is Peace.