I woke up today ready for his name <br />To be called out…I will be proud <br />No longer live in shame <br />No longer live the battle of proving we can do better <br />Than what he dictates to us and wishes he would forever <br /> <br />I’m blessed with this voice that he has given me <br />I’m proud of this place that he has placed me in <br />I’m glad for this freedom to simply be, but… <br /> <br />To be truly content <br />With empathy and admiration <br />This voice must be heard <br /> <br />To truly feel home <br />With wisdom and courage <br />This place must be open to change <br /> <br />I will not live in a place that he controls in hatred <br />I will not look at a face that represents revenge <br />I have my own voice <br />Today will be proof they listened <br />How I can see a change of a country that will glisten <br /> <br />So this very day I waited for the results <br />Of who will be in control to listen and dictate <br />From our solid vote, not God or lies or fate <br />This was the day our Country was open to change <br /> <br />As they slowly congratulate all the candidates <br />My arms are ready to hold my loved ones in glee <br />As they announce the worthy winner <br />But wait...I listen in disbelief… <br /> <br />They have mistaken, this can not be <br />Check again please check again <br /> <br />But the change resulted into being the same <br />My voice trembled and weakened. <br />Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wins the game <br />But my voice voted another name <br />Mousavi! My voice has died <br />Mousavi! The election has lied! <br /> <br />copyrighted 18.06.09<br /><br />Sara Tehrani<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/what-who-listened/
