Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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'Iqra' or 'Read'. Iqra is the name given to a new girl-child, American citizen. Her Afghani parents escaped the Taliban, experiencing a perilous flight. They finally were humanely allowed to enter the US Because their 3 year old daughter was terribly ill. The 6-month-old, new sibling sister, was named 'Iqra' or 'Read'. Iqra's father said he named her in defiance of the Taliban regime, Which, as we well know, is opposed to educating girls. Half of that country's population hides in languish, Because of the misinterpretation of Islam! The fate of so many human groups throughout history, Have resulted, for good or for evil, From the 'well meaning interpretation' of some 'chosen high priest'. Frank Maurer 9 August 2923 1035 Hours.