Freedom will not come
today, this year
Nor ever
through honesty and fear.

I have as much right
as the other fellow has
to stand
on my two feet
and own the land.

I tire so hearing people say,
when the Shan State will get freedom.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need freedom when I stop breathing.

Freedom
is a strong seed
Planted
in a great need.

I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.