When the situation is bleak and dire

that’s when you know you’re a dying empire

when the situation is dire and bleak

that’s when you know you’ve reached your peak

When all those you have killed happen to be ragtag

and they spit and stomp on your flag

and you lack the courage to fight back

that’s when you know, you’re a dying empire

It’s just profound, when you don’t hear a sound

because what goes up, must come down

It’s just sad, when they tear you down

you’re a dying empire

when the poet happens to be a refugee

and he cries helplessly

asks you, please let me be free

watches you helplessly

as you throw away the key

you know, you’re a dying empire

Ayanle Daad

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