I would have liked to have said... br I knew her well br But I didn't br I would have loved the opportunity br To meet her...perhaps have tea br But that will never be... br br Malalai Kakar br Was the highest ranking female police officer br In Afghanistan! br What courage that must have taken! br What a strong soul br She must have had... br To arise everyday...knowing... br That she was a marked woman! br br She was a woman who stood br For what she believed in! br She helped guide women br And represented freedom... br Freedom from oppression br br And because of what she represented... br She was murdered by the Taliban br Ohhh it's no secret... br No need to 'shush me'... br You see...they've already br Taken the credit for the kill br br COWARDS! ! ! br br So....I'll end on this note... br I hope that her death br Will not have been in vain br I hope that another ten women br Step in to take her place br And another ten for each of them br Should they meet with the same fate! br br And who knows.... br Perhaps some day... br They'll be free...