My dreams for the Middle East

Two nights ago, I sat with my personal diary at 3AM in the morning thinking to myself, 'Why did I ever stop writing? Why did I ever let go of my passion?'

So I picked up my pen, and let what was in my heart transform into words on a paper.
I don't know if you can call it 'poetry', but to me, it is.
Enjoy..

(Disclaimer: I do not label myself as a feminist. I am a humanitarian who believes in equality for ALL.)

~ My dreams for the Middle East ~ 
Forever dreaming of the day where women are treated equally to men. 

Forever dreaming of the day where a womans value is not defined by her virginity, just like men. 
Forever dreaming of the day where a woman can choose to pursue a career she wants with confidence and without fear, just like men. 
Forever dreaming of the day where women do not have to feel obliged to live with a toxic man because their culture shames divorce. 
Forever dreaming of the day where women are not controlled by their so-called "loving" husbands. 
Forever dreaming of the day where every single father encourages their daughter that they do not need a man, and they can be independent and strong on their own, and if at any point she feels the need of a man she can turn to her father - just like I have and always will. 
Forever dreaming of the day where women are not afraid or ashamed of talking about rape or sexual abuse. In the same way, I will forever dream of the day where men can comfortably discuss their rape and sexual abuse issues too without feeling that it makes them less of a man.

Forever dreaming of the day where voicing my own opinion as a woman is not frowned upon by middle eastern cultures. 
Forever dreaming of equality.

Beyza 19/12/2016