Heblayo

With the first ray of sunshine

In the morning, dawns her beautiful smile

Her light is shining in my eyes

Can’t help but smile, while I incline clockwise

If you close your eyes to picture the scene

Let go of all prejudice, paint a new theme

Heblayo, inner beauty reflected on the outside

Tell me about your life and your parent’s pride

“The land I call home didn’t witness yet a snow flake

Rivers refused to flow, so we float to the nearest lake

Rain season followed by a dry season

Life, I don’t need another reason

So – Mal – Go – Milk – for the travelling child

Women dressed colourful – dressed with pride

Nomads living side by side

With the wild

Dromedary graze

While my father prays

Eastwards

What a relief when the heart hurts”

Heblayo, your picture brought us closer together

The horizon paints endless, cherishs sunset forever

“Let’s turn our heads northwards

The night sky our only map, combined with my grandparent's words

The rain blessed the northern hemisphere

Thirst is a condition we never feared

‘La ilaha ilAllah!

The Merciful our only provider.’

That’s what my uncle said

On this journey, he led the way

The sun settled, we settled down for the night

The campfire and tales come to life, heroes are in sight

‘Mahmah’ Somali proverbs giving guidance

Poetry made delicate, feelings felt so intense

Described – every scent

Sins – want to repent”

Heblayo, your face shone with delight

Tell me once more about your people at the height

Of their fame

Heblayo, what's your name?

With the last ray of sunshine

In the evening, rests her beautiful smile

Her light is shining in my eyes

Can’t help but smile, while I incline clockwise

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