jailing women for wearing
defying Iranian thought
headscarves for the elegant
an Iranian jail she was caught
expressing her courage
her fearlessness they
audacious and bold
resolute
these pretty flowers
shared some of the hours
and in a bold vista
they built up their powers
Rex Tyler is a Poet, Campaigner, former owner of an organic shop of 30 years, and Public Speaker living in Berkhamsted, UK.