Folks,

Here's a few words I want to add to Buharry's wonderful tribute to our
brothers and sisters who stood up to uphold their conscience against all
odds. This piece is also a tribute to all those who strongly believe in
their conscience of discerning right from wrong and will not hesitate to
stand up for what is right and just. Here goes........



YOU'RE THE LIGHT AT THE END



You! My dear I cannot rest but commend

For when you said NO! We saw the uptrend

The truth bittersweet you always defend

For it is that upon which all shall depend



When you stood up your ground

I knew you are all that is profound

To be steadfast in your conscience

Against all odds to prove your innocence



For in the end your conscience will prevail

The forces against your guidance to see us derail

Into the wilderness and cruelty of naiveté

Behold you my dear unto your forté



The seedlings you nourish as they grow

In the books of history you shall glow

You're the one huge rock in the battered sea

With the cruel waves of decadence you did not flee



You're the shining star glowing in the loom

Reminding us that all is not gloom

With hopes and inspirations of your broom

To sweep and dust from us that is doom



Your light will brighten the path to end the torments of decadence

Against all odds you stood up firm to uphold your conscience.







Abdoulie A. Jallow

April 9, 2002

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