Yaran

In Spring 2008
in a world not yet awake
seven loving parents arrested for their faith
Taken from their loved ones and stripped of all they own into a small dark cell
their fate would not be known.
Teaching was their service the leaders would forbid and now they’re serving
countless years for things they never did.
Their only crime was selflessness and daring to believe that until there was
unity the world would not know peace
Yaran, Yaran
You are remembered and not forgotten
You are remembered and not forgotten
The world has come to know you as friends, as the Yaran
Your strength and inspiration, they help us carry on.
Bereft of every comfort through day and sleepless night. Still in your darkest
hour your spirit’s shining bright
We will not sleep 'till you’re released
We will not eat 'till you are free
How can we breathe while you’re in captivity
A hundred million of our tears are swelling up the sea
You are remembered and not forgotten
You are remembered and not forgotten
Let your spirits sail, let your spirits sail.
You are remembered and not forgotten
You are remembered and not forgotten