Unbowed: A Portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi

Josh Burleson
4 min readFeb 13, 2024
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In an unjust world, a figure emerged.

Graceful in her resolve, undeterred.

Aung San Suu Kyi, her spirit ablaze,

In her eyes, the flame of freedom plays.

A daughter of courage, born of strife,

She wields the weapon of truth in life.

Through trials and tribulations, she stands tall,

A beacon of hope, inspiring all.

In the quiet defiance of her gaze,

Echoes the power of unwavering grace.

Her words, a melody of peace and strength,

Forever resonate throughout time and space.

In the tapestry of history, her name is inscribed.

Aung San Suu Kyi, the indomitable guide.

A luminary of justice, shining bright,

In the darkest hour, a guiding light. — Josh Burleson

Aung San Suu Kyi is no stranger to challenges and political detention. Rising to prominence in 1988, she helped form the political party known as the National League for Democracy in protest of the military junta and their stranglehold over Myanmar. During the 1990 elections, Suu Kyi and her party faced their first major challenge when several of them…

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