REMEMBRANCE MARCH 29, 1947
March twenty-ninth, a date to recall,
when brave Malagasy began to stand tall.
They fought with courage, hearts full of flame,
for freedom's cause, not fortune or fame.
March twenty-ninth, the cries were repressed,
our people knelt, broken, sorely distressed.
And still today, resentment fills the air,
silence preferred, lest bullets tear.
March twenty-ninth, a time to reflect,
not to divide, nor blame or neglect.
But to unite, and with one voice declare,
our nation's rise, built strong and fair.
March twenty-ninth, a chapter of pride,
never forgotten, time cannot hide.
In honor of heroes who dared to defy,
countless in number, their spirits still fly.
March twenty-ninth may turn into lore,
perhaps ignored, remembered no more.
Or used as a tool by those seeking fame,
a thought that sets the soul aflame.
March twenty-ninth, may unity start,
and end all strife that tears us apart.
Let social needs and growth take place,
and guide us toward a juster pace.
March twenty-ninth, let freedom be born,
no more ruled, no more forlorn.
May joy be shared with the youth to come,
and selfish pride be overcome.
RASAMINDRAKOTROKA Andry Tiana
June 14, 2025
Date de dernière mise à jour : Sam 14 juin 2025
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