Carrying weapons, knives, sticks were our forefathers

Fighting against people who carried heavy machines were our leaders

Dying in numbers were our heroes

Fighting for what’s ours were our fighters.

Planning a better future for us were our guardians

Setting South African free from being stomped all over were our inspirations

Making our country a better place were our people.

If not for them

Education would be just a word

Life would a living hell and

We would be doormats.

Freedom is deciduous

We are birds

And we’ve just sprang our wings and flown from a cage.

Fly high soldiers

You’ve really played your part.