They are
the signs carried when going to the battles to be fought against the enemy of
our people, against those who envy us, and against imperialism. It seems to be
highly essential to have an ensign by which we can recognize one another when
we are on the battle fields in defense of a just cause. We have to defend our
unity and remove everything that imperils it.
We are
aware of the long periods in which we have been divided on tribal grounds or on
other grounds meant to divide us. But once and for all, we have to remove and
eradicate all forms of evil which vainly impede and stand in the way of our
progress.
There are
many good people among the Somalis who are being confused by the wicked
elements who implant their minds, beliefs of personal interest, tribalism, and
that sort of thing which are all in the interests of imperialism. These people
are wishfully thinking of the return of the old system.
We are not
worried about the prevalence of such unhealthy ideas for we are on the right
path and are doing the right things. What we are doing is entirely consistent
with our faith, our religion, and our aim to make our future bright. These people
are like the saying goes <An old woman is crying and an old man is alarmed>,
but all these are none of my concern. So let them scream. Let them speak bogus
and slander. We shall never lend them an ear, but we will firmly march forward
and we will never stop or wait or hesitate.
It seems as
if we have just obtained our independence and hoisted our flags. It looks as if
we have just removed hatred from among us. Moreover, we now realize that we have
to count on and rely upon ourselves only. We have to leave behind in the dust
all the ill-disposed things. We have to throw away the wicked imperialist
lackeys together with their imperialists.
We have to
lead the younger generation of the Somali people to a bright future and to an
era of prosperity for all. This target to which they aspire stems right from
their shared belief and unity. Since we have never been afraid of the imperialist's slanders and the rumors of
their lackeys, of the complete misrepresentations of facts that their papers
always report about us, of their intimidations and of their predictions that we
will never be able to forge ahead as a result of the economic setbacks to be
inflicted on us.
We will go ahead
and make gigantic efforts for the progress of our country and people.
Long live
Somalia!
Victory is
for Somalia!
Let Somalia
proceed ahead!
Let Somalia
remain independent forever and we are sure that it will remain so!
Down with
injustice, envy, division, tribalism, sectarianism, and imperialism old and new!
Never accept
humiliation or degradation!
Death for
all those devils and down with them!
I salute
the workers, the youth, and all categories of the Somali people.
I call upon
you to hold this flag high!
Never let
it touch the ground!
Defend it
against the enemy, and if he comes near it, knock him out.