Thursday, June 25, 2009

Angel of Freedom' Neda Agha Soltan

What if you don't want to be the 'Angel of Freedom'?

What if you don't want to be a political piece/a peace bringer/a bigger thing in the light of it all?

What if you'd trade that title for three score years and ten.

But no, while people tried to save you, with a shot to the heart, others filmed your dying moments and it feels mucky.

I'm mucky.

I watched it. Your eyes, aghast at what was happening - the whole surreal moment - your 26 years ending in the company of 1989076 youtube users.

My heart goes out to you
Neda, a girl whose 60 second death will be remembered more than her life of 26 years.

RIP