God is not Obliged - by Shaheen Sultan Dhanji
by SSD | February 27, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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ssd_photography_god_is_not_obliged_.jpgBy Shaheen Sultan Dhanji
In this photograph, you observe the painfully expressive gesture of a war-torn, oppressed, poverty stricken woman's hand.
It is as if you can breathe along with this anonymous woman, listen to her voice, secrets, silences, screams of joy and of pain; understand her even.
Nay, there is absolutely no humanness in being a spectator of such a hand -- we collectively must unite in solidarity to fill the gap between our fingers with our pen and pencils - to creatively and intelligently protest the tongue from being mute.
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hey
Women are the poorest amongst the poor.
Peace!
Fatima
unity brings life
I agree SSD: with the support of women like her the unity will bring life and color to this desperate woman's hand. I can just imagine the color that would flourish thorough her flesh and warmth in her veins, especially with the new found happiness she would discover. Those who support her would be her friends she never knew but always wished would be there. I am optimistic that life can be brought back to her. She will grow from her pain, and rise from the oppression that once tricked her. She will be able to express herself freely, and openly. While she finds the courage to write about her thoughts, feelings and dreams-- all will praise her.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Well Said
Every picture tells a story and you did a great job of expressing your thoughts. Keep telling us more of your insights and thoughts.
Best,
Marcie
Best,
Marcie
Unique insight
Thank you for sharing this, Shaheen.
I like the idea that God is not obliged - sometimes we cry to God to solve problems that we ourselves can take a step towards addressing. If we learn to see through each other's eyes it will be a whole lot easier.
Be blessed,
Angela