Not your clothes doll



Not your clothes, doll.

I'm a girl, not your clothes doll.
It is not meant to be played.
Do not throw me in the garbage can,
Because I am a person, not a thing.

First, look at me as a human,
Please consider my gender sympathetically,
Why am I being deprived of my right to an education?
I cry, but no one seems to care.

I raise my voice, but it falls upon deaf ears,
Don't you have a heart in your chest?
Oh man, why do you refuse to educate your daughters,
The most important key to power?

I hold no hatred in my heart,
But I long to open your eyes,
Open them wide, oh men of tradition,
Your sisters, your daughters, deserve more.

Tame your dreams,
Do not be bound by child marriage,
My voice resounds in the air,
The birdsong of knowledge and change.

Don't worry, I'm a brave girl,
I will fight for my right to education,
With every breath, until the end,
For a brighter future.

 Anila Bukhari

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This poem written about girls empowerment.

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Written on February 01, 2024

Submitted by arfakarimrandhawa678 on February 01, 2024

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Scheme A AXXX BXBC XXXD XXBX XXCX XBXD
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 902
Words 206
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

Anila Bukhari

Anila Bukhari, an individual with a strong determination to bring about positive change, has made a lasting impact on the world. Her unwavering commitment to advocating for children's rights, promoting girls' education, nurturing countless students, showing empathy as a humanitarian, contributing to philanthropic efforts, and serving as a peace ambassador is truly remarkable. Despite being only 20 years old, Anila fearlessly began her writing journey, inspiring readers in 50 countries. Her powerful words have earned her numerous awards, recognizing her exceptional dedication to helping others. Through her books, Anila sheds light on important global issues, offering well-thought-out solutions with a special focus on the importance of girls' education. more…

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