The Pain:
The pain runs deep and cuts like a knife
Will Armenians ever see recognition in this life?
Our hearts are heavy, and the genocide denial weighs us down
Now and then we need to fix our crowns
And remember that we are strong people who will be heard one day
Every year on 24th April, Armenians fight for recognition and have something to say
In a world where our voices are silenced by people who do not seem to care
It is Armenian stories that we will continue to share
Tomorrow is another day; we will wipe away our tears
Words cannot explain how difficult it has been these last 106 years
To my fellow Armenians, we are beautiful and strong
The history of our surviving ancestors shapes us to carry on
As Armenians, we have each other to lean on,
We will never forget where we have come from.
Katie Bedrossian is a recent Sociology graduate from Coventry University. She is passionate about her Armenian heritage and is eager to act as a leader for underrepresented communities. Her specific interests include tackling injustice on gender, race, culture, and immigration. Katie is eager to pursue a career in social change where she believes her ideas can have a positive impact on society.