In the heart of a nation, bold and proud,
Where the cradle of culture sings aloud,
Ethiopian Herald, you stand so tall,
A beacon of truth, a voice for all.
Eighty-two years, through storms you’ve sailed,
In corridors of power, your insights unveiled.
Diplomats and elites, gather to hear,
Your columns of wisdom, so rich and clear.
From politics woven with threads of debate,
To economic tales of a nation’s fate,
You chronicle the rise, the struggle, the dream,
In the tapestry of time, you brightly beam.
With a pen as your sword, you carve through the haze,
Navigating complexities, in myriad ways.
Social and cultural, your pages do sing,
Of heritage deep, and the joys that it does bring.
Your art column, a garden where creativity blooms,
Poetry dances, and short stories loom.
Book reviews whisper of worlds yet to roam,
In each printed page, a sense of home.
Anchored in Pan-African dreams, you soar,
Carrying the spirit of Ethiopia’s lore,
Around the globe, your message takes flight,
A testament of strength, a beacon of light.
Through ups and downs, with shoulders square,
You’ve weathered the tides, showing utmost care.
Ethiopian Herald, you’ve earned your place,
In the hearts of the people, a warm embrace.
So here’s to your journey, to stories yet told,
To the future you shape, to the truth you uphold.
On this eighty-second birthday, we raise a cheer,
To the Herald, our voice, forever sincere.
In the shadows of deadlines, they toil and they strive,
Staffers work 24/7, keeping dreams alive.
With stamina fierce, like bees in their hive,
Dedicated and busy, they ensure we thrive.
Yearlong, they craft each word with care,
An example of passion, a spirit so rare.
In the heart of the Herald, their brilliance shines bright,
Fueling the fire of truth, a relentless light.
BY ALEM HAILU G/KRISTOS
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 3 JULY 2025
