I am a girl.
I am a girl with a pen in my hand.
I write from my beloved country, Afghanistan,
a country with nice weather and high mountains,
hospitable and kind people. Beyond the war there is a
country, an ancient country of culture and history like
the Bamiyan Buddhas, the Friday Mosque,
the Minaret of Jam.
I am proud of my country; I am proud of
my country’s flag of three colors —
black, red, and green.
One day my country will be proud of me.
Despite everything that happens here —
violence against women,
terrorism, the Taliban killing innocent people,
Peace is not just a dream.
I will build my country again.
I feel optimistic. I am strong, and
I am confident. I am a girl and
I say No to war.
By Shokria
UN Photo/Helena Mulkerns
Your poem gives me great hope for your great country knowing that it’s future will be determined by people like you who say “no” to war. Please keep writing your strong, confident words. Beautiful work!
Most of the world agrees with you Shokria, This war is no solution. I believe in your poem and your confidence and in your future – Susan P.
I just love it! I am really proud you!
We are proud to be from Afghanistan!
Please keep writing, I am looking forward to read more!
Love you and your poem!
Best wishes sis Jan!
Madia M
Dear all, Thank you so much for your nice comments.
I believe everyone will love your poem and agree with you. Your poems give your country and people a hope. There may be many people who do not know Afghanistan, but this poem gives us an understanding that Afghanistan is a beautiful country and friendly people. I hope you can build a peaceful country. A country without a war. So that everyone can live in a healthy environment. Let more people know about Afghanistan, a beautiful country. Hope there is no war in the world, no killings. Everyone says no to the war.