Mother Tongue

We're focusing on a poem by renowned Somali poet Hadraawi in today's episode. Recently, Hadraawi passed away. May Allah grant him mercy. He was essentially the Somali people's Shakespeare, as I mentioned in the episode I am aware that poems can be challenging since poets must carefully select the words that best describe the situation they are describing. Therefore, don't worry if you stumble over a few words like I did. Dhalashada afkaygiyo Dhigashada fartaydaan Kaga baxay dhibaatoon Hawlihii ku dhaafee, Iyadaa dhaqaalaha Dhidibbada u aastoo Dheelliga u diiddaye, Dhulka wadajirkiisee Iyadaa dhammeesee. Through the fixing of its spelling my language is delivered: my difficulties done with, I'm freed from every hindrance. Settling the orthography’s our economy's foundation; it defends against all defects in the oneness of our nation - it underwrites and it defines.