Love to those
lawbreaker flyaway locks
with nothing to lose,
a generation
ripping their head scarves off.
Women willing to die
to have a life worth living,
sick of forced humility,
wisp-of-hair felonies,
dictators, and ancient laws.
Come, let’s stand and applause
unruly criminal curls,
the flaky Hijab burning.
The brave bob and her overdue cause.
A never-before-seen collar bone cut
screams, “This is enough!”
No more reeducation!”
Her exposed crown above reproach,
and even if it means jail time
and sleeping with the cockroaches.
No matter who she offends,
her hair will blow freely in the wind.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
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Heartbreakingly brave. And of course those hijabs are to protect men from their sinful thoughts and actions, not the other way around. We should put the rich in jail for tempting the penniless to rob them, right????
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Exactly. I think the freedom to have a choice, that is really the greatest freedom. Thank you so much for connecting with my piece.
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A most inspiring post
(Cat Stevens …
an interesting choice.)
From the safety
of great distance
witnessing the civil unrest
even the martyrdom
of those brave enough
in the name of freedom
to stand up again oppression
In their place
would Iran far away?
Would I have a choice?
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A wonderful reflection, David. Those basic choices that we are blind to see are being denied to all. Equality is worth fighting for and worth changing for.
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Well, a popular rebellion overthrew
the corrupt Shah of Iran, so here’s
hoping 🤞😎
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Love it ❤
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Thank you. It was a burning write. I love those.
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❤ incredibly brave and strong
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I agree. Their story moves me to be braver in tackling the injustice that I see around me. Their struggle reminds me that freedom is really a matter of perspective, and sometimes it’s necessary to be open to change, even if it’s not our personal choice.
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What a regime to live in as a woman. Love your lines in this, K.
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Thank you. I love writing that aims for change.
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This is such an important newsworthy issue that’s in danger of being overlooked. Brilliant tribut to their bravery, K! ❤
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Thank you, Tom. I agree as I almost missed it myself. I love when writing can also help fan a worthy flame. Thank you for this comment, Tom. May we all find ourselves free to have our hair, or lack there of, blow freely in the wind.
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I think that time has run out for thse ancient rules and traditions.
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Agreed, Simon. Sorry I missed your comment. Thank you for reading this passion write.
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Always a pleasure 🙂
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