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Fairytale

Fairytale

by AWWP | February 25, 2016 | Latest Poems, Sveto, Winter in Afghanistan

Families stay warm around the wood heaters, the cozy sandali
Sweet conversations with a cup of Afghan green tea

Winter of 2016 Filled with Snow and Terror

Winter of 2016 Filled with Snow and Terror

by AWWP | February 22, 2016 | Latest Essays, Winter in Afghanistan, Zahra H.

Most of the places in my motherland are also white from the snow, but the color of my motherland’s heart is black now.

Winter Has Two Faces

Winter Has Two Faces

by AWWP | February 22, 2016 | Arezu, Latest Essays, Winter in Afghanistan

Men are busy with snow shoveling and women cook hot meals to welcome them home. They ration spring and summer wood to provide fuel and food through the long season.

Differences

Differences

by AWWP | February 18, 2016 | Ayesha R., Latest Poems, Winter in Afghanistan

Some people are rich, some people are poor.
Outside it is very bright, everywhere is white.

To the Poor People of My Country in Winter

To the Poor People of My Country in Winter

by AWWP | February 15, 2016 | Latest Poems, Raha, Winter in Afghanistan

I know how cold it is
How dangerous it is for you
To walk out into the snow
Without a warm coat, or shoes or socks

Enjoying Winter Break

Enjoying Winter Break

by AWWP | February 11, 2016 | Latest Poems, Nabila, Winter in Afghanistan

Open your eyes
Think so deep
The sky is dark
The ground is white

Snow Brings Hope, But Storms Are Perilous in the Mountains

Snow Brings Hope, But Storms Are Perilous in the Mountains

by AWWP | February 11, 2016 | Afsana, Latest Essays, Winter in Afghanistan

Snow-covered hills near Band-e Amir remake this province into the largest skiing area in Afghanistan.

Winter Comes

Winter Comes

by AWWP | February 8, 2016 | Latest Poems, Sitara, Winter in Afghanistan

Near our house, a ten-year-old boy sells maize
His face is innocent and kind
His eyes are sinless and curious
He is smart and spry

A Harsh and Beautiful Season

A Harsh and Beautiful Season

by AWWP | February 4, 2016 | Latest Essays, Mary B., Winter in Afghanistan

Watching the snow fall is calming even when the news is bad.

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