Familial Promises: ‘Honour’ Killers’ Code by Fauzia Rafiq

If ever you
set foot
outside this house
Smack you, I will

If ever you
cook any thing
I don’t like
Bash you, I will

If ever you
give birth to
a female child
Rap you, I will

If ever you
marry a man
of your choice
Smash you, I will

If ever you
ask for your
property rights
Whack you, I will

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by Uddari on November 24, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Art, Discrimination, Honour Killings, Human Rights Violations, Poetry, Property Rights, Status of Women, Violence Against Women, Women Living Under Muslim Laws
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Posted by Uddari on November 24, 2008

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