Kathleen Bowers Francis An open letter ... from a mother for the children of Pakistan I was born August 14th and was nurtured by multi-faith parents, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles. Initially my birth created excitement around the world; I was visited by royalty and dignitaries, unfortunately I was left to raise myself as a young orphan with the death of one parent and the assassination of another. I witnessed wars, death and destruction, along the way I pushed and filled with multitude hope, faith and my new family believed in me and gave me opportunities to be strong and free. I raised high and my family were proud to associate with me. I was a satisfied child. In a blink of an eye everything changed I was abandoned by my family, many left and those who stayed behind shut the doors on me. I am taught intolerance, anger, greed, selfishness. I am raped and sold many times over. I am blamed for every pain and bloodshed and my identity is beyond understanding. I too do not recognize myself. People I trusted betrayed me; I am sold for arms and aid. I am called a liar, and a fixer. I am used and abused. Today I am 65 years old and the golden years are buried so deep that my young children only know a violent history. My children have lost my faith in me and many leave me. I cry and I hurt and no one hears me. I ask for help but it comes with a high price and those who are brave to stay with me are killed and destroyed or accused of blasphemy. My children look up to me, asking for guidance and hope. As a mother have I failed my children? my family have taught the young ones revenge, war and zero accountability. Our family blames everyone for our miseries. Today my children celebrate my birthday and I see a glimmer of light. Today I see my children united and strong, today I see my children laughing and acceptance of all. Today I see hope. So my children is there hope for this mother can I depend on you to turn the tide? My birthday wish I need my family. Please come home.
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:58:38 +0000
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