By Shaheen Sultan Dhanji - In the Name of Honour

Dear Anita, am humbled that you found my poem noteworthy and shared your thoughts. Though I do not hail from Pakistan where this heinous murder happened, being a woman anywhere in the world would have an equal affect as actually being in a country that has such practices -- we must collectively work at bringing to light such atrocities and looking for intelligent and creative solutions to address the issues.
This platform has immense strength and unified voice to ignite a spark to dialogue. Do keep in touch.
And, blessings to you as well, dear Anita.

Dear Amir,

I am deeply humbled that you found my poem to spark a thoughtful comment from you !

Though I hail from Africa and currently live in Canada, this poem can be situated anywhere in the world and not just Pakistan. Honour Killing is a heinous crime against women and we must look for creative and intelligent dialogue to seek social reforms in countries that have a high percentage crime rate for such a killing. This platform at World Pulse is a significant initiative -- to use our skills and experiences to raise our voices, pen our thoughts -- all without destructive weapons of hate.

I look forward with those who want to collaborate on creating creative space for dialogue and seek mutual aspirations in voicing concerns on social issues that plague our world.
Thank you, again, for connecting with me and for your solidarity for a peaceful and humane world.

Cheers,
Shaheen

Dear Marija,

First, please accept my sincere apology in a delayed response to you !

Thank you very much for finding my poem worthy of such kinds words from you !This particular poem was very difficult to pen after I had heard of the heinous murder. I am not from Pakistan, though, I have worked and visited the country few times, nevertheless, many countries have such brutality on women - in the name of honour. What honour is in such a dishonour?!

I completely agree that we MUST look for a creative and intelligent dialogue to pursue stronger pressures on governments to implement strict laws, to impose severe punishments on the murderers. Many people here at World Pulse are of akin minds like us, hence, I am ready for dialogue and collaboration(s) to commence solidarity in our strife to impact for social reforms where most needed. Let's keep in touch and think of ways to start something meaningful --- talking about it is a great start, but, that's where most of us stop --- we cannot be spectators, but, participate in making changes, no?

Once again, I am humbled by your message. thank you, my friend.
Shaheen

Dear Shelly,

First, please accept my sincere apology for a delayed response !

Thank you very much for your inspiring comment. It is my hope that, through, World Pulse we can continue making small and large differences where our strength is needed to uplift those who may have become weak - it is our individual and collective moral and social responsibility to address atrocities and seek meaningful solutions in creating space for justice and humanity.

In solidarity and friendship,
Shaheen

Dear Anita,

My sincere apology in a delayed response !

Thank you very much for leaving your imprints after reading my humble offering of poem. I hope to continue penning and addressing social issues, as such, people like you are meaningful in sharing my two-pence of thoughts.

Blessings and peace,
Shaheen