David Kavanagh Poet Monoku

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Morality Police

On the 16th of September 2022 Mahsa Amini 22 was arrested by the so called morality police in Iran, because some of her hair was showing from beneath her head scarf 

3 days later she died in an Iranian hospital, after been beaten over the head with batons, whilst in morality police custody 

A morality police spokesman denied responsibility, but said they must enforce this religious law because if women do not dress properly, then men could get provoked and harm them, 

Women in Iran, and all over the world are now protesting against her murder, some hacking off their own hair, and refusing to wear head scarves. 

An estimated 185 people women included, have died in Iran since the protests began after Mahsa’s death. 


                                            morality police 

to overestimate her guilt ~ is to underestimate their filth

burnt her wings she can’t fly away ~ now her stumps make angels in the clay

By 
David Kavanagh

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Christopher Flaherty October 24, 2022 at 12:33 PM Suppressing Woman Say's more about the Men David Kavanagh October 24, 2022 at 12:46 PM That would make a great Monoku Christopher;)

Jennifer Proxenos October 14, 2022 at 9:11 AM It's so wrong in this date and age, that a woman had to die, because she wanted to wear make up and cut her hair, and for this, she is no more. What a sad situation she had to die because of a perverse law. the world mourns her, Great poetry David. Hugs and blessings Jennifer. David Kavanagh October 14, 2022 at 10:53 AM Thanks Jennifer, I was delighted to write this little tribute for Mahsa and all oppressed women everywhere, my god the name alone (morality police) misogynistic medieval perverts, cheers David

Michael Tor October 12, 2022 at 4:12 PM David sharing this great truth should be known by all. The hypocrisy in these men to do this to women. When will they ever learn so sad for these women terrorized by the police of Hell... Thank you for sharing my friend. I shared with my wife and she told me about the incident... David Kavanagh October 13, 2022 at 12:56 AM Thank you Michael, it really is an eye opener for many people around the world, but the Iranian government or whatever it pretends to be, are the sole perpetrators of these crimes against women and humanity in general, they’re an absolute disgrace, cheers David

Kim Rodrigues October 12, 2022 at 1:11 PM Glad you memorialized this soul in your poem. Glad people are standing up for her with courageous fervor. I met a girl from Pakistan. She was beautiful though because she was a Christian and turned down a proposal by a Muslim, he came back and threw acid in her face. David Kavanagh October 12, 2022 at 1:22 PM It’s absolutely horrific these crimes against innocent girls and women Kim, and then to hide behind some obscure religious law as an excuse to carry out these heinous acts is even more depraved, I hope my little Monoku goes a little way, to remind people of the injustices suffered by these women everywhere, cheers David

Sotto Poet October 12, 2022 at 11:12 AM That was a terrible occurrence, David; that country, like others that adhere to their doctrine, remains in the medieval era. No one has the authority to act as both a jury and a judge. Masha is a tremendous hero, and her death has touched something deep within all of us. That is her memory, and many women and men never forget her or this awful catastrophe, and may the required improvements be brought about. David Kavanagh October 12, 2022 at 11:28 AM I agree with your sentiments Lasaad, but fear this will try to be brushed over and stamped out by the hardline religious fanatics in Iran, and other similar countries around the world, the dark ages of enlightenment are upon us, cheers David

Sam Kauffman October 12, 2022 at 10:41 AM David, thank you for this poem. Truly no person has the right to be judge and jury. Masha is a true saint whose death has sparked something very deep in us as a people. That is her legacy and may, women or men, never forget her or this horrible incident and bring about the needed changes. Funny, the chickens always come home to roost in one way or another. Blessings and gratitude to you. David Kavanagh October 12, 2022 at 11:23 AM Thank you for such an inspiring comment Sam, this is just the tip of a crumbling iceberg we’re seeing, I believe Mahsa was purposely singled out by the (morality police) to serve as a warning to others, but they never suspected such a backlash from their own people, another major miscalculation by so called enforcers around the world, they will be faced down, cheers David

Tom Cunningham October 12, 2022 at 10:18 AM That was a shocking incident David, that country is still living in the dark ages along with others who follow a certain religion. Some countries in the world I won't visit and that's one of them. Tom David Kavanagh October 12, 2022 at 10:26 AM It really is sickening Tom, morality police indeed, and then to say they do it to protect women from men, no wonder their country is gone down the tubes, I’d never visit such a place either, cheers David