Ahmad Fathi - Yasser Arafat

Yasser Arafat

In a world filled with animosity
Stood a hero amidst intensity
His presence portrayed spirit
To keep the ardour burning
And march on winning
He held his head high
Even when others defy
He shed tears for freedom
Not for stardom
Not for himself
But for his people
Others condemned him
Discounted him
Criticised him
But he stood his ground
And fought for his land
Not for him, for his man
Even in sickness
In darkness
In rain
He served
With honour and pride
With his fullest heart
He was the people’s friend
The people’s hope
The people’s inspiration
Full of admiration
He left with nothing
No liberation
No separation
But in death,
He returned to his people as a hero
To his God as a martyr who fought hard
And may God bless Yasser Arafat