1. O spirit of the martyred leader's statue
You have stirred noble sorrows in my heart

2. And exemplified for my soul the image of eternity
Even though eyes are blind to your years

3. You were kind to the people, yet they did not receive you
Except with a meager loyalty

4. So forgive those who denied knowing you
The ungrateful do not recognize beauty

5. You were imprisoned for years and injustice was long
So forgive if helpers failed you

6. The people are captives, none among them is free
Can the imprisoned expect the prisoner's aid?