I hope one day my voice will be heard <br />Far above this cloud of pain and anguish <br />I hope one day this song will touch hearts <br />And these shackles will be broken forever <br /> <br />I hope one day the ballot will count <br />And conscience will not be sold for a kobo <br />I hope one day this silence will be broken <br />And children of darkness will be put to shame <br /> <br />I hope one day bridges will be built across broken hearts <br />And soothing balm will be poured on these gaping wounds <br />I hope one day the underprivileged will be rescued <br />From the valley of despair <br />I hope one day this vicious cycle <br />Of shackles and pains <br />Will be broken by the gentle breeze of freedom<br /><br />Martin Ayanbare Ayankola<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hope-in-despair-3/
