Since the tragic news of the attack on Malala I have followed her from her recovery, to her outspoken passion for education and women’s rights especially in very repressive Countries. From the very first time I was able to listen to her, I said that this is a very special woman, yes it was intuition, but there you have it. One can feel the sincerity in her voice, and she took hold of a personal tragic event and transformed into such a positive force to be reckoned with. I have posted her recent speech in the Canadian Parliament, and one thing I noticed, in the audience, the pride of her parents seeing their daughter as a beacon of hope for all of humanity. They have every reason to be proud. She is now an honorary citizen of Canada, only the sixth one to awarded this honor, and I am proud as a Canadian, she has been chosen. I have posted a poem dedicated to her visit here in Canada this month as well as an old poem I had written in 2013. You are Malala April 2017 You have no more reason for fear For the world now holds you dear Your humble voice, speaking of others You too a pearl, adored by worldly mothers Touching the spirit of kindred souls You have shown our senior leaders A child can lead even the elders You have paved that way Humble of heart Joyous towards mankind Your smile is infectious I, a simple poet, applause you You have infected me too! You are Malala I am Malala
2013 Malala A child From a small village Of Mingora She wore a pink dress to look pretty While she studied, the passion of knowledge Her beauty Her heart shines in her quest of learning This child has the wisdom Of eleven kingdoms For this, they seek to destroy her Talibani bombs to most seem strong Only evil, attempts a child’s life Only Angels saved her very soul As she becomes a soldier Of learning, a burning light Is there a man to stand up to evil? To shine a light upon heinous crimes? Who of us has this will? I ask you fourteen times, who will save us? Malala A child From a small village Of Mingora They tried to send her to heaven God sent us one angel back So that may we learn yet again The innocence of love She has become the soul Of tolerance She has become the princess Of knowledge seekers In candle light we may prey That her heart shall remain and stay So that we may learn and grow And fight evil, by simply saying NO They shot a child in the head For going to school you should be dead The world wept at this cowardly act Who would save us from such evil deeds? Malala A child From a small village Of Mingora A child With the wisdom of many Kings A Princess with a heart of gold Who has blessed us all From velvet skies A smile to behold
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Aysha
4/13/2017 10:51:33 pm
She is an amazing woman, I saw her on the tele here in UK.
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Tim
4/13/2017 10:53:49 pm
A gift to humankind.
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Yanire L
4/13/2017 11:28:31 pm
Very touching blog post, Canada is a great country.
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Isabella
4/14/2017 12:03:48 am
Nice to see such positive news these days, she is great!
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Bach H.
4/14/2017 12:07:29 am
Very touching words of kindness and poems that shines a light on a truly amazing person.
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Darren
4/14/2017 12:45:10 am
A very brave young woman
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Harif
4/14/2017 12:45:50 am
She deserves to live in a safe place
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Jahin
4/14/2017 12:46:39 am
More people like her should stand up to fight for freedom and equality
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4/14/2017 09:33:36 am
Amazing job Arthur. A very polished and professional blog with emotionally relevant information. She is a voice for many and I am glad you are helping her be heard.
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Ivan
4/14/2017 11:12:09 am
I came from overseas a long time ago, glad Canada is still welcoming Country, nice poems.
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Ferry
4/14/2017 12:25:45 pm
I am a child from refugees. I know what it's like to have no home country. Love the poems too.
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Bob
4/14/2017 01:28:22 pm
wondrful tribute to great person.
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eve roper
4/14/2017 01:47:59 pm
Amazing young lady with a powerful will to place women in society with respect.. Well done dear friend
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Frits
4/14/2017 02:07:38 pm
Great website, hadn't see in before, Malala is a wonderful person.
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Matt
4/14/2017 05:26:51 pm
Amazing, so impressive
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Robert Lindley
4/15/2017 01:15:41 pm
The world has a great and true gift in the life, bravery and wisdom that this exceptional lady brings to our attention.
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Helene
4/15/2017 01:47:22 pm
She is such an adorable and sweet woman, I enjoyed listening to her speech.
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Cookiemonster
4/15/2017 07:34:12 pm
I saw her on TV about a year ago, she was speaking about her friends in the attack, she is something, thanks for shining a light on her.
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4/15/2017 08:19:49 pm
she is amazing, i am so pleased she is able to walk amongst the people in peace
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Poetess
4/15/2017 11:37:21 pm
Very touching blog.
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Janice Dewar
4/16/2017 12:11:02 am
Makes me proud to be a Canadian, I will come back her more often.
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Janice Dewar
4/16/2017 12:12:56 am
Sorry for typo, meant "come back here"
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Jacki
4/16/2017 02:17:48 pm
Very touching blog, Canada is a great country! Very brave young woman...
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Leonard
4/16/2017 02:31:28 pm
Very well done tribute.
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Ginette
4/16/2017 03:10:16 pm
Vraiment beau poeme. Tres touchant
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Sam
4/16/2017 05:09:58 pm
Amazing job Arthur. Very well done tribute!
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Maryam
4/16/2017 10:32:43 pm
Amazing, very well done
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