Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

I do remember seeing this photo, but for the life of me I don't remember the story surrounding it. Was she a child bride, or a a victim of cultural genetailia disformation? Perhaps you could add her story in your notes for clarification.

Excellent in content, voice, as well as a sadness that her eyes evoke.

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

This girl was photographed by National Geographic when she was only twelve. Her picture became famous all over the world. Years later the photographer went back to look for her and found her. In case you want to Google her, her name is Sharbat Gula.
Thanks for reading.

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

The photo of the young woman's eyes have so many stories to be told
Her eyes are beautiful just like her heart and soul. Why don't people see the inner part of her or. Do they fear her eyes are a curse?
Thank you for sharing
Cookie

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

Thanks, Cookie.

reply by misscookie on 29-Dec-2016

You're very welcome, take care.
cookie

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

I first saw this picture of a young Afghani woman on the cover of Time Magazine years ago and have often wondered how she faired.

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

The photographer found her years later and at least National Geographic started paying her.
Thanks for reading.

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

I must be behind the times.
What is the picture so famous for?
Excellent piece speaking from her point of view, giving us a little history of her background and life

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Google Sherbat Gula if you want, you'll learn more about her.
When this girl was twelve, a photographer took a picture of her for National Geographic (the one I've posted here). It became one of the most famous in history.
Years later, he went back to Afghanistan to look for her and eventually found her. Now at least National Geographic pays her and she's been able to send her daughters to school.
Thanks for reading.

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 28-Dec-2016

Wow what a story. Thank you

Comment from aryr

Excellent

I really enjoyed this. It continues the native concept of stealing one's soul when taking a picture. I have seen this picture before but you added beautiful words and thoughts to it. Sometimes people forget to recognize one's culture when satisfying their own needs. Very well done, thank you for sharing.

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks for your review, Aryr.

reply by aryr on 28-Dec-2016

You are very welcome

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

this is a beautiful photo of a young girl with stunning eyes. Very unusual color jade.
I do not know who she is I like the poem.

Mary

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Her story is very interesting.When this girl was twelve, a photographer took a picture of her for National Geographic (the one I've posted here). It became one of the most famous in history.
Years later, he went back to Afghanistan to look for her and eventually found her. Now at least National Geographic pays her and she's been able to send her daughters to school.
Her name is Sharbat Gula.
Thanks for reading.

reply by Jackarrie on 28-Dec-2016

That is a lovely story, x

Comment from winnona

Excellent

You have done a very good job with this poem. The words flowed well line to line combining easily and forming the message of the poem for the readers. I really liked the line about the photo taking her soul. Many cultures believe the photo does capture your soul. Growing up in a mixed cultural home my Native American people believed that photos captured the soul.
I would like to say that I do not believe this but I have very few photos of myself anywhere.

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks for reading, Winnona.

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A well written poem. It reminds me of kids that used to be on milk cartons because they had been abducted. Most were not found or had been killed.

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks for reading, Melissa.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

This photo is so remarkable - and you're right, it's like the shot heard round the world. I appreciated your poem very much. Thanks for making it rhyme! That makes me happy! *smile*

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for reading.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Maria, This is a wonderful and profound take on the photo. Her eyes do seem to see right into our soul. Blessings for a blessed new year, Patricia

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

Thanks, Patricia.