O BLIZNA HILL, SPEAK—LET IT BE KNOWN! Author Asim Bajramovic

High above Zavidovići, Blizna Hill stands proud and strong, Fearless witness of the ages, Guarding secrets all along. Six-four-five—its wartime summit, What untold truths does it hold? Over Yolda and Rujnitsa, Through the hills, its tales unfold. Still it speaks of days of battle, Every path conceals a story; Bosnia forgives her wounds, But she never will forget her glory. O Blizna Hill, speak—let it be known: Bosnian pride will never be forgotten! Let Ruynitsa call across the Bosna: Here, our homeland was defended with our lives! O Blizna Hill, speak—let it be known: Bosnian pride will never be forgotten! Let Ruynitsa call across the Bosna: Here, our homeland was defended with our lives! Thunder rolled and lightning shattered All along your forest crown; Through the fire, loyal comrades Bore their wounded brothers down. Not a single step was taken Back while Blizna watched the town; Step by step, through woods and stone cliffs, Bosnia’s fighters carried on. Now a flag upon the summit Waves with pride against the blue; Zavidovići looks toward it, With a heart more glad and true. O Blizna Hill, speak—let it be known: Bosnia’s valiant warriors are not forgotten! Let Ruynitsa call across the Bosna: Here, our homeland was defended with our lives! O Blizna Hill, speak—let it be known: Bosnia’s valiant warriors are not forgotten! Let Ruynitsa call across the Bosna: Here, our homeland was defended with our lives! Now the hills around you echo, Speaking proudly, speaking free; Of the courage of our heroes, Of their timeless bravery. Yet the past still breathes around us, Fresh upon that hallowed ground; So we cherish and remember— Never let their names fade out. Let this song descend from Blizna, Let it reach the town below; May our freedom never leave us, May all Bosnia hear and know. History was writ in crimson— Blizna Hill and Šadichka Visa; For all time, this must be spoken, Written down and not forgotten. Bosnia’s valiant warriors are not forgotten! Let Ruynitsa call across the Bosna: Here, our homeland was defended with our lives! O Blizna Hill, speak—let it be known: Bosnia’s valiant warriors are not forgotten! Let Ruynitsa call across the Bosna: Here, our homeland was defended with our lives!