"One Day Is Today"
by Sitara
If loud laughs and talk are bad for a girl, I will keep laughing, loudly.
No matter what people think, I will wear what I wish.
No matter how people scold and whisper, I will raise my voice against violence and inequality—
No matter if I lose my life in this way I will show people my power and ability,
And never, ever stop, until we end the pent-up frustration caused by those who think women are only good for staying home and giving birth.
I am confident my unprecedented steps will change minds and give me respect as a human one day
One day is today, today gives me momentum to move on without fear
And free myself from barriers standing against our rights in the name of religion.
Today, we are not alone; the world hears our voices.
Today, more than one million girls are going to schools and universities.
Today, they are ready to fight for their rights, to study, to work, to pick their own partner and make life’s decisions.
No matter what challenges I face, I will fight, until I get my rights;
I will seek, until I reach my goals, No matter what obstacles I encounter.
I will break all barriers ahead.
I will keep moving in my own way.
No matter how people judge me.
No matter what people think, I will wear what I wish.
No matter how people scold and whisper, I will raise my voice against violence and inequality—
No matter if I lose my life in this way I will show people my power and ability,
And never, ever stop, until we end the pent-up frustration caused by those who think women are only good for staying home and giving birth.
I am confident my unprecedented steps will change minds and give me respect as a human one day
One day is today, today gives me momentum to move on without fear
And free myself from barriers standing against our rights in the name of religion.
Today, we are not alone; the world hears our voices.
Today, more than one million girls are going to schools and universities.
Today, they are ready to fight for their rights, to study, to work, to pick their own partner and make life’s decisions.
No matter what challenges I face, I will fight, until I get my rights;
I will seek, until I reach my goals, No matter what obstacles I encounter.
I will break all barriers ahead.
I will keep moving in my own way.
No matter how people judge me.
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