Artists are the purveyor of truth
Singers sing the songs of freedom
Actors speak against injustice
Musicians create anthems of unity
This group will stand with the people and
Ask for basic human rights
They may suffer the consequences
But this cause is not for the faint of heart
October 1st 2022
Woman, life, freedom
Zan, zendegi, azadi
The cry of not only women
But also men who support them
Because lifting up women
Will lift up society, which includes men
Women are centre stage
Women lead
And when women lead
Things are bound to change
Their passion, their conviction
The wrongs they have suffered
Have fanned the flames
Flames that are spreading like wild fire
And burning the structures that have
Tried to keep them in their place
October 1st, 2022
You are on the streets
Demanding your rights
Demonstrating for equality
Jeopardizing your life
I only have my pen
And with my pen
I will sing your praises
I will applaud your courage
I will celebrate valour
You are heroines raising your voices
Voices that are being heard around the world
You are sacrificing your safety
Risking arrest and imprisonment
Even death
I only have my pen
And with my pen
I will ask others to pay attention to your cause
To demand justice and cry out your names
In great assemblies
So we can honor the memory of all the Mahsa Aminis of Iran
I only have my pen
September 30th, 2022
The women of Iran have experienced injustice for so many years
They have been subjugated for decades
Their rights have been trampled upon
Their attire has been dictated to them
No rhyme, no reason
Actually, they have been told they will arouse men
With their uncovered hair and bare ankles
They will promote immortality and indecency
This is the height of ignorance
A great excuse for controlling women’s lives
These women have arisen to defend their rights
Their right to a peaceful existence
Their right to not be beaten and arrested
For not covering their hair in public
Their right to be treated as equals
Young women’s courage is on display
Their idealism
Their fearlessness
Their anger built up over the years
The sheer force of their conviction
Their disdain of injustice
They are tired of lies and excuses
They are tired of being told what to do
They want to live a peaceful existence
Be joyful and dance and celebrate life
These young women are our heroines
To them we owe a debt of gratitude
And to those who support them wholeheartedly
And come to their aid and assistance
To those who broadcast their plight
To those who cut their hair in protest and
To those who sing their song of freedom
You will be victorious! You already are!
September 29th, 2022
My brain needs a break
From the bad news, the good news
All the emotions that they evoke
All the expectations and hopes
But they don’t get a break
They are in the streets everyday
They are sending their videos every night
They cannot afford to rest or take a break
The work of a freedom fighter is not for the faint of heart
They sacrifice, they get injured, they get arrested
They raise their voices for change
I can take a break here from the news
When it becomes overwhelming
But they can’t
My hat is off to them
September 28th, 2022
Glimmerings of hope
The dawn is near
The birds are signing the song of freedom
Darkness is on its way out
The bravery of the youth
The determination of women
Is awe inspiring
They have conquered the streets
This time it’s different
The support of artists and athletes
Demonstrations of Iranians in other countries
Strikes by universities
People’s solidarity
Strengthen the movement
Their cry for equality and freedom
Can be heard all around the world
They have justice on their side
They are paying a heavy price
They are sacrificing their lives
We wish them well
We wish them success
Change is long overdue
September 27th, 2022
The difference is conviction
The difference is ardour and being on the side of justice
The difference is they are not obeying anyone
This is their fight
They are the soldiers and the generals
A fire has been lit for freedom
Its flames are growing everyday
The winds of opposition only cause it to spread
You can’t control a wildfire
The energy of youth
Youth who are tired of lies
Youth who know their rights are being trampled on
Youth who feel they have nothing to lose
This energy feeds the fire
Injustice can prevail for a while
It can maintain its strong grip on power for some time
But those who are tired of corruption and empty promises
Those who long for freedom and equality
They can only be suppressed so long
The night of oppression is dark
But we can see the glimpses of the dawn
A dawn that will come because of the sacrifices being made
A dawn that will have its price
But soon will the sun of justice shine
For the brave people of Iran
September 26th, 2022
I see people persisting and persevering
I hear their cries
Asking for freedom
Asking for equality
Asking for justice
I see people paying a price
With bullets in their bodies
With their bruises and injuries
With being intimidated and arrested
I see people’s bravery
Women removing their headscarves
The symbol of subservience
When not their choice
Men standing with women
Boys and girls arising
I see Iranians outside Iran
Supporting their bothers and sisters
Worrying for their safely
Admiring their courage
Praying for their well being
I wonder how long those in Iran have to
Put their lives on the line?
When will other compatriots join them and support them?
When will government agents stop hitting
And sometimes killing their own people?
Their own brothers and sisters?
Their own compatriots?
When will this talisman break?
When will this darkness give way to light?
When will the people’s wishes for justice materialize?
The future is bright
But the path is to freedom
Is paved with blood and sacrifice and
Unity is the hallmark of victory
We are reaching a point of no return
Can this nightmare be coming to an end?
September 25th, 2022
For the brave women and men of Iran
Wolves in sheep’s clothing
Serenely spearing utter falsehoods
Wolves in sheep’s clothing
Attacking innocent people
Wolves in sheep’s clothing
People’s eyes have been opened
And they see through your disguise
Wolves in sheep’s clothing
Your days are now numbered
September 23rd, 2022
For the freedom fighters of Iran
Women
We hear your voices now
Women
You who have been mistreated
Women
We stand behind you
Because your cause is our cause and
Your freedom, our freedom
Women
Wronged for so many years
Women
Restricted
Women
The world sees you in the streets
The world sees you burning your scarves
The world sees men also fighting for your rights
At issue
A dress code that has been imposed on you
A dress code that you have fought till now
A dress code that has nothing to do with modesty
A dress code for which you have been arrested and harmed
At issue
Equality in all areas
At issue
Your dignity being respected
At issue
Your right to freedom
Courageous women
I see your hair flowing in the wind
I see your clothes being your choice
I see your future as bright
I see you triumphant and your cause victorious
September 22, 2022
For the women of Iran
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