Summary: This poem is to a boy named Amir from his best friend Hassan. The title translates to "Dear Amir." In the poem, Hassan talks about how he got raped protecting Amir's kite, and Amir did not do anything about it. He says that even though Amir's words and actions can be painful, he will still always be by his side.
You turned away from me in darkest hour of night
First you looked at me and then looked at the kite
I know you were afraid I know you never fight
But could you really watch like that as if it was alright?
You asked me once if I'd eat dirt as soon as you command
I responded thinking, "Amir would never do that. He is not that bad."
Now I know you meant it
Now I know you did
I protected your damn kite and you just watched and hid
Yes, I suffered all I could, I suffered all for you
So that you could love me; so your dad would love you too
But now I stand before you
Red stains on my shirt
Ready to obey you
Ready to eat dirt
And even though it hurts right now, as it always will
I'd do anything for you Amir; I would even kill
My love for you will always bloom, even when it's winter
You have stuck into my heart like a painful little splinter
And even if you crush me like a bulldozer a clover
I will do it all for you a thousand times over
