آدم نما
قطرهی اشکی شدم روزیکه دیدم من ترا
خفته در خون بودی وافتاده زیر دست وپا
Was There Corruption in the Court?
The government has not dealt with the root problems of bribery in our government or courts. There is no overnight solution.
There Is No Justice in Afghanistan, Only Shouts and Curses
This is a land of horror and shouting where all are depressed and disappointed.
A Dark Night
A nightmare
The clock tick tocks
My heart beats fast
My Voice Is My Action
I believe the violence comes from our religious thoughts, as they are being represented by men.
Farkhunda Said
I had a crowd that day
and I have a crowd today.
The Flawed Trial of Farkhunda’s Killers
I fear that the real leaders in the murder of Farkhunda will never be tried.
Their Hearts Were Made of Stone
In the Dari language, farkhunda means “happiness.”
Her Force Lives On: Afghan Women Bear Witness to Farkhunda’s Murder with Poetry
As we begin National Poetry Month in the United States, we offer this powerful piece from Stacy Parker Le Melle, who shares the poignant work of poets from the Afghan Women’s Writing Project (AWWP), a program that helps women and girls write about their lives and dreams.