Well, we have to celebrate both,
These markers of achievement:
Our Independence of 56 years
And our Republic accomplishment.
We have to acknowledge God
Who has been the people’s guide
And I plead, I beg, I beseech,
Don’t let us leave His side.
For opinion is rife
But the facts are still the truth,
Count forward from 56 years ago
And there you have your proof.
Change is absolutely necessary
Only when change is necessary
But some of the changes we often make
Are not always of necessity.
And so, I offer a caution this day,
The 30th day of November,
Do not take Almighty God for granted
But His many blessings, remember!
And as we celebrate this day
Let us not forget those of the past
That labored and toil with sweat and tears
Remaining faithful to the task.
Slaves some might have been,
Thus, forced labour without a choice
But others used their freedom to our benefit
And today we have a voice.
A voice that should not be silent
When confronted by stark injustice,
A voice that champions our God-given rights
Whether in low or high office.
On this day 56th years ago
We proudly raised our flag toward heaven,
Grateful to the Almighty Father
In Whom we are daily strengthened.
Happy Independence/Republic Day
BARBADOS!
You have come a mighty long way!
Let’s all give praise and thanks to God
That we have lived to see this day.
Stewart Russell © November 30, 2022
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