I Reject Forced Occupation of Kashmir.
I am in chains, I have been locked.
I am Gaza, I am Kashmir.
My days are dark, my nights horrific.
My sunshine is dim, my rain poisonous.
My happiness has been grilled, my people tortured.
I am Gaza, I am Kashmir.
Look at me and see how bruised I am today.
I have been forced to kneel at the brutal decree of my tyrants.
My women are weeping, my men in jails.
My children are orphans and my youth helpless.
I am Gaza, I am Kashmir.
My tyrants have sealed my lips, choked my voice.
They have fastened my hands with iron wires.
They can never get me, nor my resources.
Because I am Gaza, I am Kashmir.
Sumera B. Reshi
Hello Again Dear Sumera,
Thanks for sharing this very powerful poem. It says so much and makes me feel so much:-(
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Dear Sister,
I am not worried about story award at all. My aim is to amplify my voice. My frustration is at a peak. I don't is happening in Kashmir. And amid all this chaos, your words matter a lot to me. You have always been firm support to me. Thanks. My email is if you want to drop me any private message (sumera.reshi@gmail.com).
Best,
Sumera
Hello Dear,
I figured, but it would be a way to get your story, and probably the story of many other people, your people, that are experiencing similar stories, and traumas to get their story heard, and to potentially have change occur. And, yes, to amplify your voice, too. I bet your frustration is at a peak. I'm glad I'm able to help bring you some peace of mind. I'm glad to hear it:-) It makes my heart sing to know that I've helped. Thank you, dear. I'm glad we are connected... May you feel better soon!
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This is really a powerful poem, Sumera. Kashmir's situation today has unleashed a new level of creativity from you. I can feel your pain and anger just by reading your poem. What you and your people experience today is a violation of your rights. Keep raising your voice, and may more people from Kashmir raise your voice with you. The world needs to listen.
Thank you for sharing!
My dearest Karen,
Thanks a lot. I have no contact with my family or my people. I am unable to focus on anything. My mind is preoccupied and I don't know what to do.
I applaud you for turning this season of uncertainty to writing. Wow, I admire you actually. You are like Maya Angelou, trying to find strength and courage through written words. Look at your poems, dear, you create them so beautifully even when you say you are unable to focus. The pen is mightier than the sword. You have a voice. This is how you revolt. Please keep writing!
That is your love which is my greatest strength.
Hugs, sister. You are in my prayers.
Dear Sumera, Thank you for sharing your poem that is beautifully written and compelling. I see and hear you. Deeply appreciate how you convey the dire situation which I am sure resonates with so many around the world as well as your resolve to not let circumstances undo you. Thank you for your message of hope during times of extreme conflict and war.
Dear Maya,
Thank you so much for feeling my pain. My people are locked by Indian occupational forces. Please pray for us.
Regards,
Sumera
I stand with you my sister
My voice echoes yours
We are poets and will not be silenced
Your sorrows are ours ......
Linn
Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for standing for Kashmir. I am not a poet but my pain is so deep even I am unable to show its 10 per cent. The world must know what India is doing to the innocent people of Kashmir.
Regards,
Sumera
Places attacked where peace once thrived. May forgiveness wriggle it’s way through the bruises. Your writing moves me.
Dear Kat,
Thanks, just pray for us.
Yes, I agree with Jill and Karen- this is very powerful. So sad what is going on on Kashmir. I will say prayers for you and your family
Thank you so much world pulse sister for your courage and kind words.