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Dignity of the Nation

nor fortresses of steel

By Moharif YuliantoPublished 15 days ago 2 min read
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Dignity of the Nation
Photo by Pawan Kawan on Unsplash

Not in the halls of marble grand, nor fortresses of steel,

But in the hearts that hold the land, a nation's dignity we feel.

It's woven in the tapestry, by hands that work and strive,

A legacy of those who see, beyond the threads that simply thrive.

The farmer's calloused, sun-kissed hand, that sows the seed with care,

Nourishing the promised land, a future nation's fare.

The teacher's voice, a gentle guide, that shapes young minds to bloom,

Instilling values deep inside, dispelling shadows, dispelling gloom.

The weaver at her ancient loom, with threads of diverse hue,

Weaving stories in the room, of struggles fought and pulled anew.

The artist's brush, a vibrant stroke, on canvas raw and bare,

A nation's spirit it evokes, with triumphs etched and burdens shared.

The blacksmith's hammer, strong and true, on iron hot and bright,

Forging tools that build anew, a future bathed in hopeful light.

The doctor's touch, a calming hand, that soothes away the pain,

Upholding life across the land, a selfless act, a gentle reign.

The soldier's stoic, watchful eye, that guards the nation's sleep,

Prepared to face the rising sky, with courage secrets deep.

The scientist's relentless quest, for knowledge, truth, and grace,

Pushing boundaries, putting to the test, the limits of this human race.

These threads, they twist and intertwine, a tapestry so grand,

A nation's spirit, defined, by hearts that work, by willing hand.

For dignity is not a crown, on head of king or queen,

It's woven in the small-town gown, of those who live a life unseen.

But shadows lurk within the weave, of greed and hate and pride,

Discordant notes the chorus grieve, where unity is cast aside.

Corruption's stain, a thread so dark, can unravel what's been sewn,

Divisions rise, leaving a mark, on trust and dreams that once had grown.

Yet, from the ashes hope can rise, with voices raised in song,

Where truth and justice hold the prize, righting every wrong.

Forgiveness threads, in shades of white, can mend the tears that bind,

Uniting hearts in gentle light, leaving prejudice behind.

The weaver sits, with steady hand, and mends the torn design,

For in this land, we all command, a role to make the nation shine.

With every act of kindness shown, with every helping hand,

The dignity we've always known, is woven strong across the land.

So let us stand, with purpose strong, and mend the threads that fray,

In unity we all belong, to build a brighter, better day.

For in this tapestry we see, a nation's heart, a nation's soul,

The threads of our humanity, a story yet to be made whole.

Elegy
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About the Creator

Moharif Yulianto

a freelance writer and thesis preparation in his country, youtube content creator, facebook

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  • Shirley Belk15 days ago

    This was totally amazing!!! My fav part: "The teacher's voice, a gentle guide, that shapes young minds to bloom, Instilling values deep inside, dispelling shadows, dispelling gloom."

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