Fear - the dark corner in this Afghan woman's mind and heart

Let's hope her brave poetry helps her and does not end up costing her, her life - as it could in her land.

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Whenever… Whenever the door of my heart begins to open Something closes it with fear. Whenever I try to fly free and high Something covers my wings before I can try. Whenever it is time to speak up Something seizes my words. Whenever the past is about to be forgotten Something reminds me of it over and over. Whenever I can take a step forward Something pulls me in reverse. Whenever I can try a new endeavor Something draws me back to the old. Whenever I have a new idea Something destroys it to the marrow. Whenever my accomplishments blossom Something keeps them captured. Whenever more can be written Something prevents me to continue. Whenever I say enough is enough Something says it will never be enough. When will I find out what this Something is? by Meena Z.

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