In last week’s expertise building module, 36×36 participants explored their visions for the future of the network in creative and inspiring ways. Sarah Gamrani was moved to write this beautiful poem, which she shared with the group in a performance.
i was born on a waxing moon
i was born on a waxing moon
which means my life will only be
more beautiful
i started doubting about this
when, growing up,
i have noticed
that all we can do is destroy
what surrounds us
and any kind of joy
i am an emotional being
whose emotions have been buried
in the soil of a society
that has decided
to value everything that is wrong
it took us courage and time
to realize that other
emotional beings
needed a space to shine
a new space, we did create,
care and tolerance
have made it possible
to forge powerful links
and like the waxing moon
on the day I was born
these links continued to grow
until they reached a full wisdom.
sarah gamrani