THE POET'S HAVEN – 'Happy Independence, Zimbabwe' by David P. Carroll

ZIMSPHERE 

Okay, so this brilliant piece of poetry ought to have been published on 18 April, 2025, Zimbabwe's day for Independence commemorations. But due to reasons that were beyond our control at the time, we could not post it. Here is a riveting poem honouring our beloved but troubled country, and to this end, we believe it's not too late to be publishing this now. We have tried to still keep it within April, the month of Independence. 

Below is Happy Independence, Zimbabwe, by David P. Carroll, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. There's an air of tenacity in the poem conveying loads of optimism in the face of searing circumstances—and that is what we find most admirable about this creative piece. 

Happy Independence, Zimbabwe, by David P. Carroll 

On Independence day everyone

Is from Zimbabwe and

In the dawn’s embrace we stand tall

And proud and our voices united as

One loving nation and from the our

Struggles and our past we rise with pride

In freedom's light we choose to glide and

Zimbabwe's freedom will echo

Around the world

And Zimbabwe colours are so

Beautiful and bright and they sparkle

In the sky every night and our

Hearts are beating strong

On this very special day and

Zimbabwe the land of hope

And everlasting dreams in

Every soul our independence gleams

And Zimbabwe our nation will forever soar

So raise a glass on Independence day

And let the celebrations flow

For Zimbabwe's freedom will forever glow

And the Zimbabwe flag will

Fly high up in the clear blue sky and

A testament to freedom's gentle breeze

And Zimbabwe is forever inside our heart's

And so let unity's spirit forever

Grow and Zimbabwe

Our country a rising star

And reaching for the sky and beneath

Our nation's flag and forever

And always Zimbabwe

Our spirits will always fly high.