In Swat valley in Northern Pakistan Malala, a young female teenager Stood against the might of the Taliban And earned the respect of those who knew her
She opposed their girls' education ban And spread the issue all over the world This enraged the terrorist Taliban Who were determined to silence this girl
They sent an assassin to murder her And he shot a bullet right through her head But she proved to be a tough survivor And became even more vocal instead
For her courage and heroic action She earned the award of a Nobel prize This defiant female from Pakistan Became an idol in everyone's eyes
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Posted: Oct 2014
About this poem:
This is a tribute to Malala, recent recipient of a Nobel Prize.
Again Socrates, another rich and powerful poem, and what a huge acknowledgment to Malala Yousafzai, the afghan girl shot by the Taliban, really enjoyed it.
Regards John.
niah9Auckland, New ZealandOct 13, 2014
Socrates...... education will always be the way forward......Kathy
socrates44OPSan Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoOct 14, 2014
Travis Thanks for your comment. I guess we all learn from each other's work. Malala is a fantastic young woman, very deserving of her award. Have a nice day!
socrates44OPSan Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoOct 14, 2014
Kathy Thanks for your comment. You chose very well in selecting Malala as the inspiration for your audience. She is a phenomenal young person. We truly more people like her. Have a beautiful day!
socrates44OPSan Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoOct 14, 2014
Kathy(niah) Thanks for your comment. I agree with your statement re education and that is exactly what Malala stood up for, risking her own life for it. Have a marvellous day!
socrates44OPSan Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoDec 19, 2019
ashlander Thanks for your kind comment
Malala is featured on the last TeenVogue cover of 2019, which highlights “brilliant, world-changing demands of teens across the world” in a decade defined by “the rise of youth activism” and protest.
A lot of the youth in my country do not take the privilege of education seriously - it's a shame that people do not appreciate what they have until it is taken away from them or they are denied it. However, on the other hand more and more parents are home teaching their children in our country because of the school shootings that have increased and gotten out of hand in the U.S.
Comments (13)
Cat
Regards
John.
Thanks for your comment.
I guess we all learn from each other's work.
Malala is a fantastic young woman, very deserving of her award.
Have a nice day!
Thanks for your kind comment.
I truly admire the courage and bravery of this young teenager.
Have a wonderful day!
Thanks for your kind comments.
I am glad you enjoyed the piece.
(BTW, Malala is a native of Pakistan)
Have a great day!
Thanks for your comment.
You chose very well in selecting Malala as the inspiration for your audience. She is a phenomenal young person. We truly more people like her.
Have a beautiful day!
Thanks for your comment.
I agree with your statement re education and that is exactly what Malala stood up for, risking her own life for it.
Have a marvellous day!
Thanks for your lovely comment re Malala, which is a poem in itself. She truly deserves her Nobel prize award.
Have a glorious day!
Thanks for your kind comment
Malala is featured on the last TeenVogue cover of 2019, which highlights “brilliant, world-changing demands of teens across the world” in a decade defined by “the rise of youth activism” and protest.
What a brave young woman - I commend her.
Kathy