Look around
God gave you angels:
Your mother, she
carried you for months. She
fed you for years. She
was awakened at night
to hold your small fingers,
and taught you to walk. She
repeated every word
and taught you to talk,
ignored your mistakes,
and guided you right.
God gave you angels:
Your sister,
who made you ready for school;
She organized your schedule,
helped you with your lessons,
and kept eyes on you so you
would not be seduced. She
hugged you when you fell down
and kissed you when you got hurt.
She helped you cross the street,
and gave you courage.
God gave you angels:
Your wife,
makes your life beautiful.
She gives you her body.
She makes you laugh,
and prepares your bed;
She warms you with hugs,
and cuddles you
when you are exhausted.
She gives birth.
These heaven’s angels are for you:
ridding you of pain,
hiding your sin,
making your home prosperous,
supporting you on bad days.
Don’t leave them on your happy days.
She tolerated your poverty,
She deserves dignity.
She devoted her entire live to you.
Don’t cheat her, don’t hurt her.
Your daughter
is the mirror of your success,
the light of your home,
the sign of your love.
Don’t force her into marriage,
Don’t sell her.
Give her a book, pen, and courage;
Don’t see her for less.
Her small heart
beats for your love.
These heavenly angels
are God’s reward for you.
Open paradise’s door
by loving them.
Close hell’s doors
by not abusing them.
By Sitara B.
Photo by Caliope Dreams
Dear Sitara B.,
Wow! What a powerful poem. Women and girls are the angels in men’s lives, even in the West. We are the warmth, the heart, the wisdom and the kindness. What a strong statement to suggest “Your daughter
is the mirror of your success.” Beautiful!
All my best,
Suzanne
Dear Sitara jan
what an amazing poem it is. for a minute if we think about if women were not in world how could it be?
really nice and powerful poem.
Dear Sitara,
Brilliant! There is no word to describe your unique poem, after I read it I have just thought about myself and my power and ability for hours. You increase my self- confidence through your entire work, specially this one.
LOVE YOU
Farhanges Baran
Dear Sitara,
Thank you for writing this amazing poem. I love this poem!
Much love,
Alice
Dear Sitara: I love this poem very much. Each word, each stanza, swells with love, beauty, and wisdom. This is a poem meant to be read, to be shared, to be spoken aloud. The women in our families do so much for us. They are deserving of deep love and respect. Thank you for what you’ve given us. Stacy
Thanks for your Nice comments. Your comments make more empowerment than before to raise my voice.
Sitara
Sitara — Beautifully written, powerful words. An amazing poem that makes my heart sing! Nancy