I am driven by two main philosophies, know more about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
You won’t allow me to go to school.
I won’t become a doctor.
Remember this:
One day you will be sick.
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Poem written by an 11 year old Afghan girl
This poem was recorded in a NYT magazine article about female underground poetry groups in Afghanistan. An amazing article about the ways in which women are using a traditional two line poetry form to express their resistance to male oppression, their feelings about love (considered blasphemous), and their doubts about religion.
Here’s the link.
(via katyuno)
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The desire to know your own soul will end all other desires.
