Atonement

Sahra
Sahra
Aug 22, 2017 · 1 min read

They told me to stand still, so I stood high

They told me to aim low and naturally, I lied.

They whipped me until tears willed my cheeks dry.

When they finally asked if I would abide,

I looked them squarely and replied,

“But what of you, if I cannot be I?”

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Sahra

Sahra

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