by Pëllumb Lamaj
Hundred years down is freedom tree cut
Its roots hold the plant firm in our Nation
Each day watered was with martyrs’ blood
Kosova raised its seedlings in generations.
Hundred years down was National Flag cut
Its pieces torn with thousands knives are
Alive remains Shote Galica in our hearts
Forever Shaban Polluzha, Xhem Gostivar.
One hundred years fought boldly Kosova
On no account laid down arms, Shqiptari
Out calls loudly fearless, ethnic Albania
Forever blessed be the hero Adem Jashari.
In freedom forward martyred Kosova takes
En route with longing eyes for tree Mother
The clock is ticking for fearless Illyrian race
Who is a man gets to his feet today or never...!
USA February 2011
Translated from The Albanian by Hilda M. Xhepa
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