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Life

Life’s struggles can be tough and hard Money, respect, and ambition scarred But with determination and grit We can rise above and not quit We’ll take on the world with our might And chase...

Life’s struggles can be tough and hard Money, respect, and ambition scarred But with determination and grit We can rise above and not quit

We’ll take on the world with our might And chase our dreams with all our sight Though the road may be long and rough We’ll push through, we’ll be tough

We’ll work hard for every dime And earn respect, one step at a time Our ambition will guide us through As we make our dreams come true

We’ll never give up, we’ll never back down We’ll climb every mountain, we’ll wear every crown For we are strong, we are brave And we’ll overcome life’s struggles and pave

The way for a brighter tomorrow Where our worries and fears we’ll borrow For today is the first day of the rest of our lives Let’s make it count, let’s strive.

@murtidamaxamed

About the Writer

Mohamed Eid writes from Somali memory, language, and public service.

Afka Suugaanta is Mohamed Eid's archive of Somali maqaalo, poetry, diaspora stories, cultural reflection, and justice-focused writing. The work is written for readers who care about language, belonging, family memory, and artistic expression.

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