I WAKE UP BEFORE THE DAY BREAKS
I COLLECT WATER, FETCH FIRE WO0D
I CLEAN THE POT. I COOK YAMS
I HAVE MY SWEAT DRAIN IN THE HEAT
I LIT FIRE FROM WITHIN STICKS
AS I FAN THE SMOKING EMBERS
TEARS OF PAIN FILL MY EYES
I HAVE TWO MEN IN MY HUT
ONE IS MY LITTLE BABY BOY
OUT OF RAPE HE WAS BORN
THE OTHER IS A BRUTE. A RAPIST
HE KILLED MY BELOVED HUSBAND
HE TOOK OVER EVERYTHING WE OWNED
HE MADE ME HIS ILLIGITIMATE WIFE
HE IS THE FATHER OF THIS CHILD
OH HOW SAD TO SHARE THIS STORY
MY SON'S DAD DESTROYED MY LIFE
IF I LOOK AT THE BABY I SEE LOVE
IF I LOOK AT HIS FATHER I FEEL PAIN
IN BETWEEN THESE TWO MARGINS
I HAVE A PAGE TO WRITE MEMOIRS
PLEASE LEND ME A PEN
You write of these heinous crimes, committed upon the women, and so often, they are the ones who are judged and condemned. Thank you for sharing with the world about the cruelty that befalls women, that is concealed under bureaucracy.
Abdi Noor! I'm stunned by the beauty with which
You wrote this poem of brutality and misery!
The savage treament of the woman stands out all
the more because of your gift for writing.
You make us aware of the terrible conditions your
country and its people must deal with. God be with you all!
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IF I LOOK AT HIS FATHER I FEEL PAIN>
I'm speechless! Thank you!
Safi
Jim Dunlap
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in america, karen lynn in texas. :( >tears <
You write of these heinous crimes, committed upon the women, and so often, they are the ones who are judged and condemned. Thank you for sharing with the world about the cruelty that befalls women, that is concealed under bureaucracy.
Warm hugs
Elga
((((HUGS)))) this is a most painful, heartshattering write--powerfully expressed emotions
you've grabbed my heart and gave it a squeeze--thank you for sharing
(((HUGS))) and love, your sister, karla. :( *tears tears tears*
You wrote this poem of brutality and misery!
The savage treament of the woman stands out all
the more because of your gift for writing.
You make us aware of the terrible conditions your
country and its people must deal with. God be with you all!