This Is the Liberia I Wanted

This is the Liberia I wanted: I no longer hide to voice my opinions, because I’m a journalist I no longer seek refuge at the American embassy, because I’m a human right activist I no longer live in panic or fear, because I’m a civilian Yes! This is the Liberia I wanted. This is the Liberia I wanted: Rising from her chaos into a chariot Bringing her children out from battle into Bethel Dwelling together through reconciliation and not through retribution Yes! This is the Liberia I wanted. This is the Liberia I wanted: Mighty! Her fame Glorious! Her name Sober! Her people Yes! This is the Liberia I wanted