This poem was written for International Women’s Day, March 8, 2014.
An Afghan woman
with lots of wishes,
I see obstacles
before me,
but I have my goals.
How shall I reach them?
Must I fight my own society
who thinks being a daughter is a sin?
I believe I have lots of power,
but my society puts me in a jail,
which they call a home.
They won’t let me go out
to use my skills,
to reach my goals.
But not any more.
I want to move.
Let’s move together,
My Sisters,
and fight for our rights.
Let’s move, not let men
put us in a jail.
Let’s move, My Sisters.
Let’s move.
By Leeda
“Let’s move, My Sisters.” Love this, Leeda. Yes, yes, yes.
Love all of the poem, especially these lines:
“I believe I have lots of power,
but my society puts me in a jail,
which they call a home.
They won’t let me go out
to use my skills,
to reach my goals.
But not any more.
I want to move.
Let’s move together,
My Sisters,
and fight for our rights.”
You’re saying it! Hope many hear and open their hearts to your words.
Stacy
Dear Leeda,
The title of your poem, “Reach High,” is a slogan for all women! You have inspired all of us! And your last lines, “Let’s move, My Sisters,” is perfect. We must help each other “move” higher and higher, and we will, Leeda, we will!
Pat
Inspirational words that I will print out and put on my bulletin board to read often. Thank you for your writing this uplifting poem! Nancy