I Am a Woman and I Am Powerful | A Poem by Zartasha Niazi

I can�t be a strong woman if I don�t believe in myself
I wouldn't be independent if I had not lost my parents
I can�t move on in my life if I don't leave my city
I wouldn't be as successful as I am if I had given up in the beginning
I can�t be aware if I don�t have a spirit to explore
I can�t grow up if I keep myself stuck in one place
I can't care if I don't experience pain
I wouldn't be that tough if I had not learned to fight with hurdles
I can�t be peaceful if I am surrounded by a crowd
I can�t be generous if I don�t believe in sharing
I can�t believe in silence if I don�t have a reason to speak
I don�t believe in hard work if I don't received any reward
I can�t be selective if I don�t understand the priorities
I can�t be responsible if I ever rely on support
I can�t accept challenges if I think nothing is possible
I can�t be a working mother if I believe it�s hard to manage
I can�t be a dignified woman if I ever allow a chance to be humiliated
I can�t fight with patriarchy if I don�t believe in equality
I can�t be the woman on roads if I don�t teach men to respect me
I can�t be a strong woman if I don�t believe in myself
I can�t be a strong woman If I don�t stand up for my rights
I can�t be strong woman if I don�t speak up for my existence
I believe in my power; I am a woman and I am powerful


My name is Zartasha Niazi and I am from Pakistan. I work as Communication and media expert in the development sector of Pakistan.