An Afghan Girl

Shahla Latifi

My unbarred thoughts,
the free immigrant birds of my childhood


My gleaming eyes, the bright light of Kohi-i-Noor


My soft lips, the glow of Darul Aman apple gardens


My hands, the strength of my mother’s heart


My passion, the winding thoughts of the village girls


My hair, the depth of darkness of the Pamir Mountains


My breasts, pure yet fully grown, eager and firm


My tongue, the mix of spices of Kashmir and Kabul


Each, one by one, separately
Shimmer through the true identity of an Afghan girl


Shahla Latifi
June 2022

  • Author: Shahla Latifi (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 10th, 2023 19:42
  • Category: Reflection
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