Mariam Amiri

On this International Women's Day, I write this letter not only for women but for all humans seeking meaning, love, and freedom. Woman, this mysterious and beautiful being, is not just half of the universe’s body but the beating heart of life itself. She is the sea, with passion flowing within her, the rain that nourishes all. She is the mirror that reflects the secrets of existence.

Woman, how beautifully strange you are! In this colorless city, you are a vibrant stranger. You are the spring that, though fleeting, leaves its fragrance eternally in our hearts. You are the sip of wine, torment to drink yet impossible to abandon. You are the mirage that, though seemingly unreachable, remains an undeniable truth.

You are the one whose existence is a fusion of body and soul, flesh and spirit. A mirror that may not see its own reflection, yet in the mirror of the heart, all your secrets unfold.

Woman, you are a wanderer of love, not only losing yourself but carrying others with you. You are the one who stitches the heart and takes it to the desert. You search for love without beginning or end, an endless longing woven into your being.

On this International Women's Day, I speak of you, not just as a mother, sister, daughter, or wife, but as the force that turns the world. You are the one who gives life its meaning. Yours is the love that colors existence itself.

Through history, you have stood unwavering, resisting despite all hardships and inequalities. Despite discrimination and injustice, you still smile, still love, still live.

Despite pain and suffering, you forgive. Despite failures and disappointments, you hope. Despite fears and doubts, you stand tall. Despite darkness and coldness, you shine.

Even in silence, you make yourself heard. Even in neglect, you are seen. Even when forgotten, you are remembered.

I speak of you, the woman who is not only strong but also gentle. The one who, despite violence and injustice, remains soft, kind, and compassionate. The one who, despite all limitations and boundaries, still flies free, reaching greater heights.

You are not only our past but also our future. Despite challenges, you create. Despite inequalities, you demand justice. Despite obstacles, you transform the world.

You are not only an inspiration but a force of change. Despite weaknesses, you are powerful. Despite doubts, you are victorious. Despite hardship, you remain invincible.

Today, I speak of you, the woman who is not just our past but our present and future.

About the Author:
Mariam Amiri is a passionate writer and advocate who explores societal realities and personal experiences, particularly those of Afghan women. Writing in both English and Farsi, her work has been published in 8 AM Newspaper, Sheesha Media, Rukhshana Media, Asso Media, Awa Media, Code Green Association, Amfily Afghan Girls Association, and Rave Zan Media. For Mariam, writing is a bridge between knowledge and community, offering hope and inspiration to others, especially the 200 Afghan girls she collaborates with.