A song in honor of 10 women executed for their Baha'i faith in Shiraz, Iran on June 18, 1983.
Released on the 40th anniversary of this tragic event as part of the #OurStoryIsOne project, in support of the women of Iran and throughout the world who continue to fight for their equality and their rights.
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Words of, and attributed to, Zarrin Moghimi-Abyaneh, one of these 10 brave women of Shiraz.
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My whole being
My whole heart
Whether you accept it or not
Each and every stone
Cries out in wonder and amazement
You cannot take it away from me
You cannot take it away
What can I write
How can I pen
In what tongue can I portray
High and heavy walls
Lovers and moths burnt in the flame
You cannot take it away from me
You cannot take it away
I have come tonight from Adelabad (what can I write)
I have returned tonight from Adelabad (how can I pen)
I have come tonight from Adelabad
Each and every stone
Cries out in wonder and amazement
Each and every stone
Cries out in wonder and amazement
You cannot take it away from me
You cannot take it away