“The drums of freedom beat loud and clear
In the streets of Soweto, where the youth dare to hear
The call of liberation, the cry of the land
To rise up and take back what’s rightfully in our hands
The chains of oppression, the shackles of pain
We’ll break them, we’ll shatter them, like the morning rain
The voices of our ancestors, they whisper in our ears
‘rise up, my children, and claim your rightful years’
The wind of change blows strong, it carries our cry
For justice, for equality, for a brighter sky
We’ll march, we’ll sing, we’ll dance, we’ll rise as one
For the future we deserve, the future we’ve begun
The fire of resistance, it burns deep inside
A flame that flickers bright, a beacon to guide
We’ll fan the flames of freedom, we’ll let them shine bright
For we are the sons and daughters, of the struggle and the fight”
This poem is written in a style inspired by Mzwakhe Mbuli’s powerful and passionate poetry, with a focus on themes of freedom, liberation, and resistance. Mbuli’s poetry often incorporated elements of African culture and history, and was known for its strong political and social commentary. Let me know if you have any specific requests or preferences!