I'd like to live
in the land of my dreams
with no wish to escape
just to stay and defend

I'd like to be
in a place where my voice
should not hide in fear
but just proud to speak

I'd like to live
where I'm respected while humble
and humble while rich
with the merit as the start

I'd like to stay
in a country to be happy to go back
while I am abroad
watching life and the world

I'd like to live
in a place worthwhile for a family to grow
and watch the children to study beyond
and not just to save myself

I've just returned where I live
from the land of the free.

Roberto Mahlab