They took our lands from us,
They burnt our homes to dust.
They are the most punishable,
In the depths of our hearts.
Yet could not chain our voice,
Nor silence freedom’s poise.
Our freedom is our breath,
Our oath is liberty or death.
We’ll break their chain,
Or perish in the rain.
Md. Naeem Aziz is a Bangladeshi poet, author, engineer, and photographer, born on 10 December 1998. He is best known for his poetry. His literary works have gained international recognition, and one of his poems has been included in the English literature textbook for upper secondary schools in Italy. Through his writing, he explores themes of humanity, Justice, society, history, and emotion.