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 Najia Karim and her husband Mo Qayoumi, President of San Jose State Universit

Najia Karim and her husband Mo Qayoumi, President of San Jose State Universit

"I am Woman" - AFGHAN POETESS

December 20, 2012

By Humaira

Ten years ago I left the high-tech world to raise my two daughters. Instead of enjoying my sabbatical I co-founded a non-profit organization, Afghan Friends Network (AFN) focused on education for girls, women and boys in Afghanistan. AFN has not only allowed me to re-connect with my heritage but it has also provided a platform for meeting some amazing people who tirelessly advocate for the Afghan people. Najia Karim is one of these people.  She is a poet and short story author. Through her thought provoking work Najia addresses important social issues in Afghanistan.

As a registered clinical dietitian and health educator Najia not only nourishes the mind, she also nourishes the body. Najiahas published two Dari poetry books and her works have been published in many Persian language journals. She is the founder of Cultural Society of Afghan Women. I am honored to share one of her beautiful poems entitled “I Am Woman” with you.

“I Am Woman.”

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Tahmina-Kohistani_

Tahmina Kohestani, athlete representing Afghanistan in 2012 summer Olympics 

 I am a woman, a mother and a sister

 Golden crowned as a Narcissus on my head feels better 

Tender heart as a flower, not stoned heart

Like a tulip with sorrow marks on my heart

In the yearning of my homelands’ splendor

As wounded bird devoid of wings, but no surrender

Bright eyed, perceptive heart, with open mind

In the eyes of the jealous, only deaf and blind

I am as pure as an infant & so mellow

Not like the dust of a mirror, but its glow

Halt and curb your decadent desire

Why throw the  Burka on my face & attire

The radiance of the truth is so shiny on my face

Neither buying nor vending my glow in this race

I am a woman, a mother & a daughter

 By Najia Karim

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In Afghan Culture Tags Najia Hamid, Afghan Poetess, Afghan Poetry
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      Humaira opens the world to Afghan culture and cuisine through this blog. She shares the wonders of Afghanistan through stories of rich culture, delicious food and her family’s traditions. Learn more about    Humaira’s work .

 

Humaira opens the world to Afghan culture and cuisine through this blog. She shares the wonders of Afghanistan through stories of rich culture, delicious food and her family’s traditions. Learn more about Humaira’s work.


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