Gonaives, The Forgotten

Over two hundred years elapsed, after witnessing the birth of Haiti
You have, for the first time, stood still, powerless, numbed and bewildered

On your behalf, Gonaives, I dare questioning the will of God
Is it truly the will of God?
Would you not be correct asking why you?
Or rightfully, why Haiti?

Jeanne may vilely carried away your sons and daughters
But no way could it carry away your eager to survive

Knowing you, only the forces of nature could stand your way
You have proudly witnessed the birth of our beloved Haiti
Are you now claiming to be the first to witness its passing?

What went wrong Gonaives?
Some of us are selfishly trying to use you as scapegoat
As if you have brought this chaos upon yourself

Are you to be blamed?
Haven’t you tried several times to liberate us?
Oh! Gonaives

As you are trying to regain life
Those of us who barely possess the thick blood of our ancestors
Are proudly asking that you hold on
As help is on the way
Yes, help is coming your way

Over two centuries ago, you gave us the most precious gift
Life, Liberty and Hope
The least you could ask of us is to reciprocally return the favor

Today, as proud sons and daughters of Haiti
We shall proudly come together
And initiate a movement behind helping you, Gonaives
And to not come to your aid is simply not Haitian

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