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Marta Perdomo Benítez, mother of political prisoners Jorge and Nadir Martín Perdomo, shared on social media a letter written by one of her sons from the prison where he is serving an unfair sentence for participating in the protests on July 11, 2021 in San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque.
“Today is a very sad day for me because the sky is very gray. I have thought a lot before doing this, because there were other priorities, like the case of our brother Yosvani Rosell García, also imprisoned from 11J, on a hunger strike for the freedom of all political prisoners,” wrote Marta, who has become one of the strongest voices against repression in Cuba.
The mother of the political prisoner explained that she decided to share the young man's words because "messages like these cannot be overlooked" and because the world must know "how steadfast and sorrowful this great injustice is" for the young man.
The woman has two sons imprisoned since the protests and has been a victim of repression for speaking out in their defense.
Below, CiberCuba reproduces in full the letter written from prison by Nadir Martín Perdomo, a testimony of faith, love, and resilience in the face of injustice.
Letter from prison
By Nadir Martín Perdomo
Today is one of those days when the sky turns gray. I look around and I don't see them, and I miss those moments when we would share coffee cups at three in the afternoon, and everyone was there: sharing stories, telling jokes, or debating any topic. Marta's house was always full: neighbors, friends, family… but always together, always united.
Today, like four years ago, I only see bars and not you, my family. I stand almost every night at the door to look at the sky; I always ask God to protect you and give you a lot of strength. It fills me with nostalgia to remember those beautiful moments that seemed so ordinary and that I would so appreciate having back now.
It is in these moments that I understand a bit of what Joseph of Egypt must have felt when the world came crashing down around him and the sky closed off, also gray in color. But, like him, I can also comprehend that behind it all there can only be a purpose: “His ways are higher than our ways, and his thoughts higher than ours.” Although to this day I cannot understand why we have suffered so much, we can only wait to see his will fulfilled.
Mom, Dad, Greisy, Salet, Samir: I am the happiest man on this planet for having you in my life. I tell you that my brother and I are very, very fortunate today for the treasure that you are.
I miss him a lot too, my brother. But, despite the distance, I know he is also strong and, like me, stands firm, proud to belong to a just cause, a worthy cause, knowing that the freedom of this country is coming soon. It would be our greatest reward.
The story has shown that evil never prevails. Meanwhile, we have each other, and no one can stand against that. Nothing can overcome love, family, and justice.
We have had to endure torture, mistreatment, distance, persecution, and even witness how fear has taken its toll on friends and family. But I know that this will come to an end, and smiles will once again take center stage.
Mom and Dad, to you who instilled in me the values of justice and truth. My brother, to you who are my strength and guide. Greisy, to you who are my backbone, the support of my life. Salet and Samir, to you who are my main reason for living. And to God, for having created you.
With pride: Homeland and Life.
— Nadir Martín Perdomo
With information and testimony shared by Marta Perdomo Benítez.
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