Independence brought me to this land
where I could work with heavy hand
and I could rely on my own self
reliant not on communal help
“Self-made” is my battle cry
when criticized by freedoms’ lies
if I, too, could get to where I am
it’s not my fault their “can’t” replaced my “can”
Success is how you play the game
an achievement that affords no blame
this recipe of hard work cannot be bought
when mixed with a …
