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Sun. Mar. 27, 2005
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Youth 4 the Future > Relationships > Archive
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This Is What I Need.....
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I have rights you know. And my rights are not decided upon by you or anyone else. They are basic to my existence. And I want them.
I want to be educated with information that isn't pushing forward someone's own point of view and bias. I don't want to be a guinea pig for some sociological or anthropological theory. I have the right to learn in a way that suits my ability and comprehension. I have the right to learn about the true nature of life and people and what really happened in the past and what really is happening now – without the buzz of the media in the background drowning out the truth.
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I want to be innocent. I have the right to retain my innocence until I grow up through the phases of life. I have the right to be taught the truth about life and about myself and my family and where I belong. I have the right to know who my parents are and to have a family or community around me who cares about me growing up to be happy and successful; who cares about me and who I am and how I can contribute to this world. I don't want to be bombarded with the sexual idiosyncrasies of people who are escaping from life by satisfying their desires in any way they choose regardless of the impact their behavior has on others. I don't want to be swept along in the tides of the growing majority of people who follow the laws of the lawless – I want to be innocent; I need to be innocent so I can grow and discover who I really am – instead of being brainwashed into who you want me to be. I'm not interested in being what you think is right. You have your world view and I have mine. Isn't that freedom?
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I have a body you know! It is perfect and much more sophisticated than anything a mere person could invent. It was given to me as a gift and a trust and I don’t want it to be bombarded with chemicals, pollutants, and preservatives so that you guys can set up a society that is convenient for you. I am not interested in your fast food mentality, neon lights, and quick fixes. When I get sick I have the right that someone will look at my body, mind, and spirit and find out what is really wrong with me. I don't want to be pumped full of chemical illusions of health and well-being. I am a whole person, so treat me like the unique and special person that I am.
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I don't want to be afraid. I have the right to grow up and be taught what is right and wrong without being made to feel worthless and frightened. Everything is new to me and I like to discover things for myself, so if I make a mess or do something wrong I have the right to be told in a way I understand. If I grow up being afraid, every difficulty I face in life will seem impossible and I won't be able to grow as I could. If you're angry, don't take it out on me. I still have a long way to go.
I have to learn to stand alone. I was born alone you know and I will die alone. So teach me to walk independently – I'll still love you, I think I'll probably love you more.
I love to communicate. And not just with you, with anyone and anything around me. It's all new to me and I have this strong desire to understand things. Please don't tell me to 'shut up' for I may stop asking…. Please don't tell me I'm stupid, because I not and that will just make me feel bad. Please don't tell me to go away, because I need you and if you push me away I feel alone and kind of cut of from life.
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Right now I'm pure in spirit and my nature is in harmony with all existence. I act instinctively but I'm aware of different feelings and things I don't really understand and sometimes I feel troubled. I have the right to grow up and know my Creator like I know Him now. I don't want to be filled with ideas that man has been toying with for generations – I don't want to waste my time learning things that aren't true. I want to pray straight to my Creator without anyone or anything in-between. If I can pray with you that would be so perfect for what greater harmony than the one that comes from the heart and the spirit.
These words are true for you and me. Perhaps you have forgotten how you used to feel. It is rare that people listen – to me or to themselves.
I used to live in a world all my own. I used to know but now I'm not sure of things….
Now I can't find peace. I feel alone like a ship without a rudder or an anchor on the sea of life….
And now you call me a failure, a burden on society – a pain in the neck….
but how much have you contributed to what I am now?
Ask yourself honestly and hear your answer.
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Selma A. Cook is an Aussie Muslim writer who lives and works in Egypt. She has written a number of books including: Buried Treasure (An Islamic novel for teenagers), The Light of Submission (Islamic Poetry). She has also edited and revised many Islamic books. She can be contacted at: youth_campaign@iolteam.com.
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