Leaving Iran: My Persian diaries
Archive | March 2023
Every day should be women’s day
Every day should be women’s day
After all they are our mothers, sisters and daughters
After all it’s women who raise the next generation
They sacrifice their ease and comfort
They are the glue that keeps the family united
They are strong in times of turmoil
They are compassionate and patient
What can men do to show their appreciation?
Treat them like they want to be treated
See them as equals in decision making
Support them so they can achieve their potential
Appreciate all the sacrifices they make
Acknowledge the important role
They have in educating children
Give them the attention they deserve
Listen to them when they want to talk
Treat them as equals in relationships
Respect them as partners in their lives
Happy International Women’s Day
March 8th, 2023
The answer is no!
You want me to cover my hair
I say no!
You say it’s the sign of piety
I say no!
You say it will protect me from harm
I say no!
You say otherwise I’ll excite men
I say no!
You can’t convince me to do something I don’t want to do
You don’t realize how strong I am
You have tried to put me down
But each time, you see me rise
You fear me and my courage
You should!
I am determined and won’t back down
I will continue this fight
I see you are worried and
You should be!
Women, life, liberty!
March 2023
Women, life, liberty
Girl children are being poisoned
Why?
Because they fear them
They fear the strength of their character
They fear their desire to for equality
They fear their resolve to achieve it
Why else would they poison them?
Women have shown how powerful they are
How determined they are
How fearless they are
How disruptive of the norms of the regime they are
This poisoning will only strengthen their resolve
It will bing their cause to the world
It will show the cruelty of those in power
And how low they will go to achieve their goals
The day is near that all these atrocities will come to an end
When those responsible will be prosecuted
When justice and equality will return to our land
When women, life, liberty will prevail
March 3rd, 2023
For the women and girl children of Iran
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