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A lady without a voice
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A lady without a voice |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
 I am not a voice on the web A signature penned in hugs My expression cannot weep on blue. I cannot dance across the stage, Free. But I have expression also. My soul weeps for my children For your children. My spirit seeks truth through ravaged night and oppressive morn. I am confused for I only know what I am told. I am not a voice delivered on currents of air the glint in my eyes cannot see the sun. I cannot reach the world through a screen, what do I know? I know my babes hunger the same as yours. My body aches for passion the same as yours. My heart cries for understanding the same as yours. My prayers ascend the same as yours. I am not a voice on the web, but merely a veiled mystery. Please don’t hate me, I am but a lady without a voice.... heard. photo http://www.afghan-web.com/woman/ -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- [This message has been edited by The Lady of Shallot (edited 10-14-2001).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Loved this...and I am thrilled to see something written for our oppressed sisters. Much applause to you from me!!!! |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
About time don't you think? Thank you dear. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, I know how you feel so very well and we all love you and our heart is always with you. (sad sigh) Things may be so heartbreaking right now but I promise in the end love will again fill all our hearts! (big hugggsssssss) My heart is always with you, dear friend! You have such a beautiful heart, dear friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!Now she has a voice and all her sisters do as well for you are the voice through which she can speak. I commend you on this masterpiece. Speak loudly, dear one, that you may get her message to us all. I LOVE IT!!!!VERY POWERFUL!!! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
and so, to speak for those who have no voice. . . is to speak, even when silent. . . well done. . . a portrait that reminds us all. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Noah, thank you, it is needed don't you think? Startime: thank you so much! Sven, indeed, a lovely way of putting it! Thank you for replying -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I have to say, this made me shed another tear. But I thank you very much for this. Many years ago I painted a portrait of a Bedouin, a nomadic desert girl I met while in the Negev. I called her Omani, since I didn't know her real name. This picture reminded me of her, though she wore a veil, unable to show her face in public. When I painted her, I left off the veil, for all the world to see her beguiling Mona Lisa smile, which I knew was underneath. I hope she is ok. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
I purposely chose a graphic with no veil, because I truly believe that all women everywhere are absolutely beautiful. Thank you Mitnitesun for replying. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is a beautiful write for women who are in tragic, tragic circumstances. There, but for an accident of birth go we. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lady of Shallot - This was fantastic, and bless you for this, bless you. May I please put something here for people to see about the oppression of these women dictated by the Taliban? If you wish it removed please email me at [email protected] and I will remove it, but it made me cry, and in the same token, it made me thank my lucky stars for all I have. By the way, your link does not link. Please go down the page after the graphics on this page............ http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/favorites/AmericaAfghanistan.html [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 10-14-2001).] |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
truth has torn its eyes on these words, thank you, kindly, amelia |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Lady---This is honestly the most sincere, and probably accurate attempt that I have read trying to understand those who are really just like us. Perhaps, the best way to deal with Bin Laden and other male terrorists, would be to give them a sex change operation and send them back to live under Taliban rule as a female. (Though, I wish that had been my idea, I received it in an email). |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Tracey, I feel that to write larger than ourselves provides an inner healing that speaking for myself is sorely needed. Thank you for reading and understanding. Mysteria, of course the link is appreciated and I am SO glad you understood this. I must check out that link, I acquired the picture from goggle. Thank you for reading and for understanding. Amelia, yes, thank you and you know to write for others makes one appreciate the blessings they do have and not dwell on their own private hells. Duncan, I think that is a fabulous idea and you know women are really all alike underneath it all. We're all beautiful! Thank you for reading. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
http://www.afghan-web.com/woman/ THIS is the correct page! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lady, this is the very emotion that Passions is all about...sharing, caring, showing strength in times of tragedy... your heart and your words are so welcome here... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
These words reflect so much emotion. Emotions that too many women around the world have personally experienced. Your voice, one single voice has made an impact by sharing those feelings to thousands.....Thousands will read and many will sadly reflect. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Sunshine, yes, I realize that this IS what Passions (and poetry too for that matter) is all about. Not sitting around feeling sorry for oneself! Thank you. Magnus, Oh, I hope so and you know why? Because no matter what I'VE been through? This lady makes me weep. Thank you for reading. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- [This message has been edited by The Lady of Shallot (edited 10-14-2001).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Spectacular piece. I very much enjoyed the presentation and the message is well delivered. Michael |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Yes we are and should be a voice for the voiceless. I remember that striking woman when I visited that website after the tragedy. It's important to remember the beauty and innocense that's hidden not only from us (possibly by us) but from even those of whom are it's source. Enjoyed |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Michael, thank you so much. RSWells, I feel the exact same way. Thank you for replying! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Robert A Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 174 |
This is beautiful, I've done some correspondence overseas and just recently in the Middle East, luckily before Sept. 11th. This is a moving, needed message ina troubled world and I commend you for it. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Dear Lady of Shallot - May the veil one day soon, be lifted, never to be lowered again over the faces of our suffering sisters. Very well written, Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Robert, Chris, yes, no one should be afraid to speak...thank you, God bless |
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